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Joseph Henry Obituary
VERSAILLES - Joseph F. Henry, age 91, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away at 10:17 a.m. on June 21, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton.
Joseph was born June 15, 1922, in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Harry and Mary (Didier) Henry.
Joseph is survived by his children, Deborah and Terry Ferguson of St. Marys, Diane and Leo Dunlap of Greenville, Joe and Sharon Henry of Versailles, Jeff and Robin Henry of Versailles, Brad and Penny Henry of Yorkshire, Bruce and Brenda Henry of Versailles and Brian Henry of Versailles; grandchildren, Danielle (Bill) Richardson, Denise (Bill) Rush, Deanna (Matt) Hoffman, Lori (Rob) Godown, John Dunlap, Abby (Joe) Stanger, Charlie (Beth) Henry, Anton Henry, Kristi (Jason) Gibson, Craig (Leann) Henry, Todd (Lindsey) Henry, Melissa Martino, Jeremy Henry, Justin Henry, Mindy Henry, Ashley Henry, Jordan Henry, Nathan Henry and Tyler Henry; great-grandchildren, Megan Richardson, Christopher Richardson, Alexis Rush, Billy Rush, Matthew Rush, Miles Hoffman, Logan Hoffman, Jared Godown, Jenna Godown, Jasen Godown, Maranda Dunlap, Brianna Dunlap, Alivia Dunlap, Cynthia Dunlap, Zoe Stanger, Sophia Stanger, Cale Henry, Samuel Henry, Keegan Gibson, Conner Gibson, Owen Gibson, Ashlyn Gibson, Lydia Henry and Kyleigh Paul; brothers, twin Alfred Henry of Versailles and Paul Henry of Versailles; sister, Bertha Bryan of Piqua; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Joseph is also preceded in death by his wife, Dolores (Dapore) Henry on Oct. 14, 2005, whom he married June 13, 1946; brothers, Louis, John and James Henry; and sisters, Elizabeth Couchot, Magdalene Kley, Josephine Saintignon, Florence Bashore and Dorothy Zimmerman.
Joseph served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. Joseph was a retired dairy farmer. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles, life member of the Versailles Knights of Columbus, member of the Disabled American Veterans, member of Versailles Vets Club, former member of the Versailles School Board and former 4-H adviser.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant and Rev. Fr. Carl Subler concelebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery in Versailles with Military graveside services conducted by the Versailles Veteran's Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. A prayer service will be held at 7:45 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home conducted by the Versailles Knights of Columbus. Memorial contributions may be made to the Versailles Veteran's Honor Guard. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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Kathy (Magoto) & Steve Monnin
June 25, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your father. Your father and his family are in our prayers. May you find comfort in the knowledge that many are sending prayers of comfort and support to you.
Pam Perk Smith
June 24, 2013
My heart goes out to all of you. I miss all of the good times we had when we were kids. I love/loved all of my aunts, uncles, & cousins on Gma Saintignon's side of the family.
Joelle Beck Gibson
June 24, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this time.
Colleen Hiatt Marchal
June 24, 2013
Jeff and family: I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Jo Ann Thiebaut
June 24, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dennis Thiebaut
June 24, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 24, 2013
Sending our sympathy to the Henry family. May you be surrounded by wonderful memories.
Jon and Carmen Snyder
Deb Motsinger
June 24, 2013
So sorry to hear about great uncle Joe. Grandma Jo and Delores welcomed him with open arms im sure. My heart goes out to all of his loved ones.
Robin
June 24, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I have found great comfort in reading the he bible. I hope you can find the same comfort that I have. Again I am so sorry for your loss.
Lisa Coate
June 23, 2013
Sending thoughts & prayers to the Henry Family. Mike, Roberta & Family,
Lisa & Family, Anne & Family, and Phil, Ronda & Family
carolyn waymire
June 23, 2013
We would like to offer our sympathty to Joe's family. He was well loved in the community, a wonderful farmer and served the country he loved. Blessings to all. Carolyn and Don Waymire
Tom Donnelly
June 23, 2013
One of my very favorite subjects for a newspaper story. Joe was truly a class act.
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