Joe Clyde Henry

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Clyde Henry, who departed this life on November 11, 2025. Born to Lennie Otto Henry and Gladys Louise (Kilpatrick) Henry, on March 17, 1947, in Paris, TX. Joe was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, whose legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Joe was an avid hunter, fisher, and master outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting turkey, deer, and squirrels with his friends and sons. He was gifted in rifle shooting, loved building and tinkering with guns, and won several turkey calling contests. He was a devoted Christian and grew up in the Main Street Presbyterian Church, where he also attended with his family. Joe had a servants heart which led him to coach youth sports, work in Child Protective Services, lead Sunday School, and play various roles in Scouts for his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Honey Grove, Texas. His family will greatly miss his smile, kindness, compassion, nicknames, and hugs.
Joe is survived by his wife, Joan Henry, with whom he shared a loving 56-year marriage, that began on July 17, 1969, in Honey Grove, Texas. He is also survived by his son Daniel Henry, as well as his granddaughters Madison Henry, Sydney Henry, Aubrey Henry, and grandson Caleb Hix. Joe also leaves behind his daughter, Jamie Killingsworth, and her husband Max, along with his grandchildren Bryley and Bryce Killingsworth. He is further survived by his sisters, LaVida Tabor, and Dortha Collins and her husband Mickey.
He is preceded in death by his son, Kevin Henry, his grandson, Matthew Henry, his parents, and his sister, Sylvia Ray.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Honey Grove, TX, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Services for Joe Clyde will be held Friday, November 14, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Honey Grove, beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Bro. Gary Price will preside. Serving as Pallbearers will be Murray Jackson, Jimmy Don Stone, Phil Taylor, Bobby Thompson, Rodney Pollard, and Cole Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Mickey Collins, Buddy Kilpatrick, Johnny Ray, and David Ray.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Judes or Scottish Rite Children's Hospital.