Rex Henry

  Rex D. Henry, age 85, of Wellston, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson, Ohio.  He was born February 6, 1939 in Jackson County, Ohio, son of the late Raymond and Georgia Arthur Henry.  Rex was a former construction worker and heavy equipment operator for The Shelly Company for 37 years.  He was a member of the Ohio Operating Engineers Local #18 and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 9092 in Wellston.  In his spare time, Rex enjoyed playing golf, shuffleboard, and cards.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sue Hooks Henry; sons, Rex A. Henry of Kansas City, Kansas and Michael Henry of Wellston; daughter, Dreama McFadden of Jackson; step-children, Sabrina Baker of Jackson and Troy Bishop of Hamden; sisters, Ida Mundy of Dayton and Connie Goheen of Mt. Vernon; along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Ricky Henry; daughter, Janice Boals; step-son, Russell Bishop; brothers, Raymond Henry, Sr. and Wayne Henry; and sister, Myrna Lenegar.  Calling hours will be Saturday, April 20th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston.  Funeral service will follow the calling hours at 2 p.m. with Pastor John Pelletier officiating.  Burial will be in the Ridgewood Cemetery.  Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.