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1922
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2008
Lynn Henry Obituary
Upon retiring from the Air Force, Mr. Henry was employed as a Senior Technical Assistant by the E.I. DuPont Company in Martinsville, Va. Mr. Henry served on the Martinsville Electoral Board, was past president of the Lions Club, and was honored as a Melvin Jones Fellow by the Lions Club. He was a former member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where he served as council president and treasurer. Mr. Henry was honored by being named "Humanitarian of the Year" by the City of Martinsville.
After his retirement from DuPont Company, Mr. and Mrs. Henry moved to Winchester, Va., in 2001. Mr. Henry was very active member in his church, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stephens City. He was also a member of Izaac Walton League, Air Force Retired Officer Association, and the American Legion.
Mr. Henry married Dollie Valentine Cox, in July of 1943, in San Antonio, Texas.
Surviving with his wife of 65 years are his daughter, Fran Jeffries, of Winchester, Va.; two sons, Richard A. Henry, of Klamath Falls, Ore., and Ronald A. Henry, of Huntersville, N.C.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Four sisters, Mary Roberts, Mae Miller, Ethel Blantz, and Evelyn Deaven; and two brothers, Clarence Henry and John Henry; preceded him in death.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stephens City, with the Reverend Elizabeth Yates officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, prior to the service, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made to Chapel Pledge Campaign at WestminsterCanterbury, 300 Westminster Canterbury Drive, Winchester, Va. 22603 or Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1087, Stephens City, Va. 22655.
Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, Winchester, Va. Obituary and online guestbook at www.ompsfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lynn Henry
Charles Corbett
December 19, 2008
Lynn was a good friend and coworker at DuPont in Martinsville. I first met lynn when I was in his class at work. He and Dollie were special people and Lynn will be missed. The world needs more people like Lynn Henry. The family has my sympathy.
John Ericson
December 17, 2008
I was Lynn's Pastor in two parishes in Martinsville and Stephens City. He was dear friend who worked tirelessly in the churches and communities in which he lived. To Dollie and family I offer my love and prayers and to God I say thanks for the gift.
Paul and Sue Nickelston
December 17, 2008
Our sincere condolences to the family...Lynn was instrumental in the training of control equipment personel at the Martinsville Dupont Plant, he was not only a teacher, but a caring friend. Our prayers are with Mrs. Henry and children.
Skip Ressel
December 15, 2008
Lynn will be remembered as a doer to the highest degree. Whenever asked to be involved with a project, he would ask enough questions to understand the idea and then, help or do it himself. A lover of both the outdoors and computers and gadgets he inspired others to get involved as well as to learn. He was a very good friend and my prayers are with him and his family.
Doris Marshall
December 15, 2008
Please convey my sympathy to Dolly Henry and family, following the death of her husband.
To : Dolly Henry
Dear Dolly,
It must be at least 30 some years since we were neighbors on Hazelwood Lane in Martinsvillle. I wondered what happened to you over the years of separation. Were you in Winchester all that time? I'm so glad you and Lynn had such a good long marriage, the LORD does bless his faithful ones.
It will be 60 years for us next June, the LORD willing.
We have been in overseas missions on and off for the past 30 years. Chuck, a gynecologist, worked mostly in 25 mission hospitals around the world.
(although the first 6 or so were in refugee camps). I was assigned to many other odd jobs, such as sanitarian, teacher, general helper, besides nursing and assisting Chuck in surgery or clinics. The LORD is so good to us, and we are grateful for the many opportunities we had to encourage, support and pray for the career missionaries as a witness to the local citizens. We have been 'home' from Africa for 1 1/2 years where we were for the past 8 years.
I doubt if we will receive another call now in our 80's, as our bodies don't seem to respond as they did years ago. Our hearts are still there.
Our 4 'kids' are in their 50's, we have 8 grand children and 3 'greats'. Most are rather close by, but one's in Boston, another in California.
We pray you are still in good health and will be supported by family and friends in your grief. Lynn will be there to greet you when it's your turn to leave this old world for your heavenly home. God is with you, in His love and ours.
Doris and Charles Marshall, 150 Summit View Drive, Martinsville VA 24112
Mack & Margaret Evans
December 15, 2008
Lynn was a very special friend to us in Martinsville and we will miss him. Our years of fellowship at Lake Lanier were so special, as well as the Martinsville Lions Club. Our prayers are with Dollie and the family.
Jo Ann Stokes
December 15, 2008
Sorry to hear of Lynn's passing and will be missed greatly. He always took time to talk and you always enjoyed the conversation.
Bryant Pearce
December 14, 2008
Sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. He was friend, co-worker at Dupont and fellow church member at Trinity in Martinsville. Bryant and Viola Pearce
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