Ricky Lee Henry

Mr. Ricky Lee Henry, 64, died Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North Mississippi. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 2:00 P.M in the Chapel of Waller Funeral Home with Rev. Shannon Davis officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service in West Hall from 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Burial will follow in Kingdom Cemetery.
Mr. Henry was born in Lafayette County to the late Harold and Ruby Henry and was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church. As the founder and owner of Rick's Plumbing and Electric, he was respected and admired throughout Lafayette County and neighboring communities for his strong work ethic and excellence in his trade. His customers were like family and knew they could trust and rely on Ricky and his team in their homes and businesses. When he wasn't working, Ricky enjoyed being in nature hunting and fishing, a hobby he shared with his children and grandchildren. Above all, he cherished his family and their time spent together.
Survivors include his wife of forty-two years, Lisa Faye Henry; sons, Michael Henry (Lauren) of Oxford, MS and Morgan Henry (Audra) of Oxford, MS; sisters, Ann Beard of Oxford, MS, Carolyn Simmons of Oxford, MS, and Brenda Joyner of Dyersberg, TN; brothers, Lewis Henry of Oxford, MS and Randy Henry of Memphis, TN; and seven grandchildren, Easton, Nicholas, Knox, Ellie, Ruby, Tiger, and Rowan.
Memorial contributions in Mr. Henry's memory may be made to Kingdom Cemetery Fund c/o New Prospect Baptist Church 823 Highway 334, Oxford, MS 38655.