Name: Viewing for William Lewis Henry
Start: 2023-07-05T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
Location: James Funeral Home & Cremation Service, PC - Bethlehem

William L. Henry, 87, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on June 30, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Leah (Kern) Henry with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Jeddo Luzerne Co., he was a son of the late Robert and Mary (Woodring) Henry. Bill received his BA degree and later his MA degree from Temple University and taught for 38 years at Bethlehem Vo-Tech. He was an active member of Edgeboro Moravian Church, Bethlehem and served on the board of the Bethlehem Area Moravians. Bill, served as Chaplain of Moravian House, where they recently named the chapel after him. He currently served on the advisory committees of Hazelton Career Center, Carbon Co. Tech. Institute and also taught at ABC Tech School, where he was honored to have the William L. Henry Apprentice and Craft Training Center named after him and served as education director of the George Hayden Electric Corp. in Hazelton. He was a past director of education at Eastern PA Associated Builders and Contractors. In addition to his wife Leah, he is survived by his daughters, Linda Kunsman (Terry), Sherrie Rohn (Gary), Kathleen Williamson (David), Mary Williamson (Bradley), Anne Hosterman (Matthew); brothers, Robert J. Henry Jr., Richard W. Henry; 18 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.

Services A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 6-8:00 PM in the JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 527 Center St. Bethlehem and Thursday from 10-11:00 AM followed by a service at 11:00 AM in Edgeboro Moravian Church, 645 Hamilton Ave., Bethlehem. Burial - Cedar Hill Mem. Park. More info at www.jamesfuneralhome.org. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Church or Moravian House I (For Chapel).

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Published by Morning Call on Jul. 2, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for William Henry

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13 Entries

Jim Rice

September 13, 2023

Kathy and family, sorry for your loss. Reading your father's obit what a great servant to the community he was. He will be missed by all the lives he touched.
Peace to all.

Rick ford

July 4, 2023

Mr henry made a lot of people including self the person we are today he was good freind teacher and all around person proud to know him

Bonnie Warren

July 3, 2023

With deepest sympathy to Leah and family. I will never forget Chaplain Bill, and everything that he taught me in Bible Study class. I will miss him terribly, we all will miss him. Sincerely, Bonnie Warren.

David Nagle

July 3, 2023

Condolences to Leah and the girls on the passing of Bill. I can´t think of a time when I didn´t know the Henry´s. As a fellow member of Edgeboro Moravian, as a neighbor, and as someone with the highest respect for Bill I will miss him even though I only saw him when I returned to The Valley at Christmas. I have fond memories growing up near his home when he would let myself and the other boys in the neighborhood ride his snowmobiles in winter and in summer he allowed me to ride his 80cc Yamaha till I bought my own bike. He was also very helpful while I was learning auto mechanics prior to me joining the army. I have other memories of him that I could go on for a bit mor but I won´t. Suffice it to say tha William Lewis Henry as well as his whole family have a special place in my memory and more importantly in my heart. Be at peace Bill, the Lord has welcomed you,

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Tom Kleintop

July 3, 2023

Prayers and condolences to the entire Henry family
I met Bill by chance one morning on my way to Bethlehem vo-tech welding class
He was driving to Northampton for his class and the Pontiac he was driving broke down due to a bad fuel pump. It stopped right on the corner of broadhead rd and township line road. I stopped to help and gave him a ride to his house. He was very thankful for the ride and didn´t forget about it. After that year I transferred to auto body at Northampton with Mr Schmidt and there was Mr Henry every day as well. Two very good instructors to teach us what we needed to learn to be successful in life. I will never forget the patience they had with all of us. You were an inspiration to me in so many ways. Fly High Bill and say hello to Whitey for me. Rest easy my friend. RIP

Dennis Schall

July 2, 2023

Bill would contact me for placing students in the mechanical field. Bill asked me to hire a troubled student, whom turned out to be a great employee. The fellow worked for me over 20 years before he started his own business. Bill would stop by frequently to check on this fellow. Bills dedication to helping people was his most outstanding trait. Bill was my good friend.

Stephen J. Kirka

July 2, 2023

During the late 60´s in Auto Shop I was pretty much a wise guy and would give Mr. Henry the fits !
Later in life when I would bump into him he would laugh and say "you weren´t so bad"!!
Rest in peace my mentor and friend...
Condolences To The Family...
Stephen J. Kirka

Donald Foellner

July 2, 2023

When I shared the passing of Bill with our daughter she reminded us that whenever someone states a welcome of "Are you working hard or hardly working" she thought of Mr Henry because that was how he always greeted her. Reflecting on that, it reinforces to me that Bill was always "Working hard". Most importantly, although not perceived as work, his love for family was foremost in his life; his passion and commitment to Northampton Campus, Bethlehem Campus, and ALPHA students was beyond the hours he "worked". In later life his expertise and dedication to business, industry and labor causes were "hard work" but equally rewarding. And lastly, although not known as "work" his living his faith made his life complete.

You will be missed but your lifelong accomplishments will continue to be realized.

Do

Dennis Schall

July 2, 2023

A wonderful man. I first met Bill, from a phone call. He asked me if I would hire one of his students. He felt the student would be better in the mechanical world, rather than the classroom . The student worked for me for over 20 years . After I hired the fellow, Bill would check on him regularly . Bill became a good friend. The world needs more Bill Henrys'

JOYCE EDINGER

July 2, 2023

TO THE FAMIIES OF MR HENRY HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND HE WORKED WITH MY FATHER AT BETHLEHEM VO-TECH HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY MANY GOD BLESS THE PINTER AND EDINGER FAMILIES

Sarah beahn

July 2, 2023

My condolences go out to Leah and family I will miss bills church service on Fridays he will be greatly missed R.I.P Bill Henry

Austin Godshall

July 1, 2023

My most loved condolences to Leah and the whole family. Bill will be greatly missed by all.He was the BEST automotive teacher of all !! I will never forget him,the stories & times we shared. R.I.P. & GOD BLESS.

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