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Landon Henry Obituary
Asheville - Landon Henry, 20, of Asheville died July 3, 2016.
He was born in Atlanta in 1996 and grew up in Asheville. He was the son of Kate and Roger Henry of Asheville. He attended Christ School and was a 2014 graduate of Asheville High School. As an AHS Wrestler, he was a 4x Varsity Letterman and Team Captain his senior year, qualifying for the 3-A State Wrestling Tournament. He also previously played Varsity Lacrosse for the Asheville Empire and was a current member of the Asheville Lacrosse Club.
He is survived by his parents, Kate and Roger Henry; his sister, Riley Henry; his aunt, Anne Roberts, all of Asheville; his aunt and uncle, Florence Henry and Field Coxe of Atlanta; his aunt and uncle, Lisa and Joe Henry of Clayton, GA; and various cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore Village. The Very Rev. Todd Donatelli will officiate. A reception will follow. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family and the online register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com
Landon was an avid outdoorsman who loved playing Frisbee golf, the French Broad River and especially hiking off the Blue Ridge Parkway. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor can be made to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation https://www.brpfoundation.org/donate or a local conservation group of your choice.
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Susan Cohen
June 29, 2024
"So long as we live they too shall live and love for they are a part of us, as we remember them". May the beautiful memories created with Landon provide your hearts with joy and peace.
Love,
Susan
Wond
June 29, 2024
I hope all the best memories of Landon feels your heart as you approach the anniversary of his passing. God Bless
Susan Cohen
June 29, 2021
On Landon´s birthday all who were lucky to know him will remember the amazing person he was and cherish the memories that they hold close to their hearts. May his eternal light continue to shine on his family and friends.
Love,
Susan Cohen
Susan Cohen
June 29, 2020
Landon, on this day every year we celebrate your birth, we treasure every moment
you were here on earth. May your eternal light continue to shine on your family and friends.
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Wond wossen Haile
June 29, 2019
Roger & Kate on this anniversary of Landon's passing I pray and hope you know he is in a better place and very much at peace. My memory of Landon is when he was much younger and playing indoor soccer and how much fun he had. Wishing you all the best.
June 29, 2019
Dear Kate,Roger and Riley,
May the memories of Landon and the love of your family and friends continue to give you support and strength.
Love,
Susan Cohen
July 12, 2016
Roger,
Thinking of you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Take care.
Betty Schultz
Janice Mccravy
July 8, 2016
Landon you will be missed dearly!
Jan Schochet
July 8, 2016
Anne and Kate, Please know that I'm sending much love and am thinking about you and your family and have been, constantly, since I first heard about this. There just are no words. So I won't try. But just know you are loved and supported by so many at this terribly difficult time.
Rachael Jenkins
July 7, 2016
Kate
I am so so shocked and saddened of the news . I am praying for your family for peace, strength and understanding .
Ann Underwood
July 7, 2016
Roger, Kate and Riley, I am sending you love and praying for you all. Landon will truly be missed.
Sarah Coxe
July 6, 2016
Landon, i can't describe the love I've always had and will have forever for you, I always knew you would be an achiever you made everyone smile and proud with all of your achievement ,you became a leader and will continue to lead us through life through you, RIP ,rest in pariadise , I love you more than words can say,I know I will see you again someday .Love always and forever, your cousin, Sarah Fotterall Potter Coxe
Sarah Coxe
July 6, 2016
Landon, i can't describe the love I've always had and will have forever for you, I always knew you would be an achiever you made everyone smile and proud with all of your achievement ,you became a leader and will continue to lead us through life through you, RIP ,rest in pariadise , I love you more than words can say,I know I will see you again someday .Love always and forever, your cousin, Sarah Fotterall Potter Coxe
July 6, 2016
I never met young Landon, but I did his grandfather Landon Roberts, whom I considered to be one of the finest men around. I know that the strength and love of this family will reduce sorrow into better days. Love, Alan Holcombe
Erik and Jennifer Andress
July 6, 2016
Roger, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Suzie Hui-Tsang
July 6, 2016
Dear Roger, Kate and Riley,
My sincerest condolences in this most tragic passing of your son. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Assoian
July 6, 2016
I don't know you or your son, but I lost my 23 year old son in 2011 in a car wreck. If you ever want to talk or need an ear that really understands what you are going through please contact me. I am a friend of Jenna Jaspreet. I have asked her to give you my number. Be kind to yourself and remember he is still with you. Always.
Heather Frisch
July 6, 2016
Dear Roger & Kate,
My heart aches as I hear of your tragedy. I pray for you and your family during this time of grief. Words can just not express this kind of loss.
My deepest condolences.
Heather Frisch
Bobby Gardner
July 6, 2016
Kate,
From the Gardner Family, may I offer you and your loved ones our deepest condolences and sympathy.
Love, Bobby
July 6, 2016
Dear Kate, Roger, and Riley,
So sad and sorry to hear about Landon.
You are covered up in prayers.
Take care.
Jeff Ross-Bain
wond HAile
July 5, 2016
Hey Roger and Kate i am so sorry to hear about your son . I will keep you in my prayers.
Carol Ray
July 5, 2016
Dear Roger, Kate and Riley,
My heart is broken for you, upon hearing of Landon's tragic death. I pray that you will lean on each other, friends and the strength of our Lord and Savior as you cherish the memories and special attributes of Landon. No parent should ever have to face such horror! I will hold you close in my prayers.
Loree Olsson
July 5, 2016
Dear Roger, Kate and Riley,
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Landon. Our hearts ache for your family. Your strong faith in God and your fond memories of Landon will guide you each day.
The Olsson family
Tom White
July 5, 2016
Roger, Kate, and family
Please accept our sincerest condolences in this most tragic passing of your son. Hopefully, you can gain some comfort in knowing that you have friends praying for your family during these saddest of times.
Tom & Ellen White
Nick Scorey
July 5, 2016
Deeply saddened by this very tragic news. My thoughts are with you and your family
God bless you all
Tracy Roberts Barton
July 5, 2016
Dear Roger, Kate, Riley, Anne and all Family Members,
I honestly cannot find words to adequately describe the heartache I feel for your family at this time. Every parent's worst fear can come true in the blink of an eye and any time. I pray for God's peace that surpasses our understanding, and for the comfort and strength only He can provide. My thoughts and prayers focus on your sweet family.
Sincerely,
Tracy Roberts Barton
Office of Dr John Hoskins, IV
Michelle Touchstone
July 5, 2016
Roger, Kate and Riley,
I am so very sorry for your lose. There are no words that I have to comfort you. I pray that God be with you and give you strength.
Our hearts are with you,
Tod and Michelle Touchstone
Megan Morris
July 5, 2016
My heart is broken. I'm so sorry.
Marija Chase
July 5, 2016
Roger, Kate and Raley,
Words can not express how much my heart hurts for your family. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. May he Rest in Peace.
Love, Marija Chase
Angie & Tim Nix
July 5, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cwian Family
July 5, 2016
Anne Roberts, Kate and all family members. We are so very sorry to know this tragedy is a part of your family. We pray there will be peace in your sorrow and comfort in the people you have in your life to share your grief. It is difficult to express anything. Whatever we can do for anyone in your family it will be done. Our Deepest Sympathies.
Craig Chaffee
July 5, 2016
So sorry to hear this Roger my thoughts and prayers are with you along with your family.
Steven Cogburn
July 5, 2016
Kate, Roger and Riley:
I am so very sad to hear of the tragedy that has come to your wonderful family. I pray that God will provide you the path to move forward through this uncertain world. Every moment is precious and I am certain that your fond and precious memories of Landon will give you comfort in this very trying time. We Love you.
The Cogburns (Steve and the boys)
Susan Cohen
July 5, 2016
May your memories of Landon and the love
of your family and friends surround you and give strength and peace now and in the days to come.
Love, Susan Cohen
Sean Johnson
July 5, 2016
Words are inadequate so please just know you and your Family are in our prayers Kate.
Sean and Teesha Johnson
July 4, 2016
Roger, Kate & Riley, sending our love - Linda & Maryann
Susan Jayne
July 4, 2016
It is with great sadness that I offer my condolences. I know your hearts are heavy and there are no words I can offer. My prayers are with Landon and the family.
Jeff & Renee Bell
July 4, 2016
Roger, Kate & Riley no family should ever have to deal with what you are going through, our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Jimmy Toland
July 4, 2016
Kate, you and your entire family are in my thoughts, and my prayers go out to you all at this extremely difficult time.
Stephanie Saunders
July 4, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. No parent should experience the death of their child. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Donna Case
July 4, 2016
Kate, Roger, and Riley - I have no words to express how sorry I am that you have lost your son and brother. This is heartbreaking. I hope you can find some comfort and strength in knowing how much you are loved by so many people. I am one of them. Please remember to take care of yourselves and each other. I love you all.
Carol and Ron Yeakle
July 4, 2016
Our hearts are heavy and filled with sorrow for your loss. Sending you prayers and hugs Roger, Kate, and Riley to get through your pain. Lots of Love,
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