Frank James Henry

Frank James Henry obituary, Sandusky, OH

Frank James Henry

Frank Henry Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 1, 2025.
Frank James Henry, 57 formerly of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away June 11, 2025, at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center located in Columbus, Ohio with his family at his bedside.
Frank was born January 26, 1968, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late William T. "W.T" Henry, Sr and Rosetta (Maye) Henry. He attended Sandusky High School but later obtained his GED and a host of other certifications. He loved playing sports. He was the basketball, baseball, and weight-lifting coach.
He was also acknowledged by Columbus Zoo for heading the Columbus Zoo Animal Program. Above all, Frank loved his family. Words can't express the heaviness of this tragic loss.
Frank was in pursuit of rehabilitation and personal growth during his 34 years of being incarcerated. He faithfully enrolled in classes to improve and prove to the Ohio Parole Board he had obtained personal growth. Unfortunately, numerous times they denied his release! Even though this is not how he planned or desired to obtain his freedom, he is finally being released from Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and is finally a free man!! Frank, the fight is over. You're free.take your rest!
He is survived by his wife, LeVeta "Vetta" Brown-Henry of Lima, Ohio; daughters, Shawna (Deon Williams) Reynolds and Kristel Reynolds both of Sandusky, Ohio; bonus son, Stephone (Barbara) Brown of Tiffin, Ohio; grandchildren, Rosaria Reynolds, Zhaniya Reynolds, Maliyah Reynolds, Jakoreyae Reynolds, and Kylo Brown; mother-in-law, Treva Brown of Lima, Ohio; sisters, Patricia (Brian) Spears of Sandusky, Ohio, Mozelle "Penny" (Glen Hardy) Mosley, and Mary (Perrie Gatson) Lyons of Lima, Ohio; special niece, Barbara (Akeem) Adeniyi, Sr of Lima, Ohio; special nephews, Donte' (Kristen) Henry and Daishun (Amber) McLaughlin both of Lima, Ohio, Scott (Chrissy) Lyons of Piqua, Ohio, and Brandon Wilson of Sandusky, Ohio; special aunt, Geneva Richey of Sandusky, Ohio; honorary brothers, Shawn (Kristina) Lemon, Joe Young, Ivan ( Tiandre Butler) Chacon, and DaShay Jones; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William T. Henry Sr. and Rosetta (Maye) Henry, and brothers William T. Henry Jr. and James Henry in infancy.
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