William J. Henry Sr.

William J. Henry, Sr.

William J. Henry, Sr. was born June 26, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pa., and passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2007.

Bill graduated with a Bachelor Degree from The University of Akron in accounting and served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Roadway Services with 34 years of service and where he was Director of Corporate Accounting for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Lions Club in Manchester for many years, where he served as president and treasurer. Bill was also on the Ohio Accounting Council and was president for a term. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church since 1964.

Bill was preceded in death by his special and wonderful daughter-in-law, Kristin in 2002. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce; mother, Helen Williams; son, Bill, Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla.; daughter, Wanda (Ed) Juersivich of Poquoson, Va.; son, Wayde (Gina) of Akron, Ohio; fiive grandchildren, Heidi (Mark) Mulik of Wilmington, Del., Adam (Nicole) Juersivich of Charlotteville, Va., Andrew Henry of Canal Fulton, Allison and Aaron Henry of Akron; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Bernie and Stella Mulik of Wilmington, Del.

Funeral Service THURSDAY, 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 336 West Market, Canal Fulton, with Pastor Michelle Nickodemus officiating. Burial at Canal Fulton Union Cemetery. Friends may call WEDNESDAY, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton), and Thursday at the church one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Music Fund at St. John Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.