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Luther Henry Obituary
Henry, Luther,
89, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Jewish Hospital.
He was born June 1, 1926 in Irvine, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, brothers, daughter-in-law, grandson and wife Darline Henry of 43 years.
He is survived by two sons, Danny Henry (Laura Henry) and John Henry (Margot Henry) and two daughters, Sandy Henry (Candice Karmire) and Pam Shelburne (Todd Shelburne). Luther also had eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Luther served in the Army during World War II earning the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medals with the 42nd Rainbow Division in Germany and Austria. Following the war he was employed by the L&N Railroad as a painter for 46 years when he retired.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the care givers and the residences of Crescent Place Assisted Living for their compassion and true friendship.
Visitation will be held on Friday December 4, 2015 at Shannon's Funeral Home in Shelbyville, from 1:30 - 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 5, 2015 at noon in the funeral home with interment in Grove Hill Cemetery.
The family suggest that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice or Wounded Warriors.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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scott henry
December 6, 2015
An American Hero. Such an inspirational, loyal and hard working man. Love you pappaw
December 4, 2015
John and Margo we are so sorry for your lost. You and your family are in our prayers. Love Janice and Steve
Linda Clark
December 4, 2015
I am thinking of you. Prayers for you and your family. He passed away 6 yrs today of my mothers passing.
December 3, 2015
Margo and John, Know that you are in our prayers. Love from the Rice/Aemmer Family
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December 3, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Suellen McDaniel
December 3, 2015
Our condolences to the family of Luther Henry, who served in the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division in WWII in Company I, 3rd Battalion, 232nd Infantry Regiment. His name and unit will be listed in the WWII Memorial File in the January 2016 issue of REVEILLE, the official newsletter of the Rainbow Division Veterans Foundation, Inc., online and in print. We honor his service and his life. REVEILLE editor
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