Theodore P. Henry

Theodore P. Henry obituary

Theodore P. Henry

Theodore Henry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home on Sep. 30, 2025.

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Theodore P. Henry, 80, passed away September 28, 2025 at Baptist Health Lexington, Kentucky. Theodore was born March 20,1945 in Carlisle, Kentucky to the late Emmett Preston and Anna May Thompson Henry. Theodore was a retiree from Buffalo Trace Distillery, and enjoyed University of Kentucky sports, and camping at the Kentucky Horse Park.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Henry.

Theodore will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Shannon Gordon (Marcus), Versailles, son, Brad Henry (Marsha), Lexington, sisters, Janie Smith, Carlisle, Rosie Cunningham, Cynthiana, Susie Wohlwinder (Charlie), Cynthiana, grandchildren, Hailee Gordon, Andrew Gordon, Marann Holderby, Marley Holderby, Marcus Gordon Jr., and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Woodford Wheels PO Box 1704 Versailles, Kentucky 40383.

Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and leave messages of condolence here on Theodore's tribute wall.

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