Ronald Albert Henry

Ronald Albert Henry, 71, of Poages Mill, Roanoke County, passed away suddenly and quietly while vacationing in Florida with his family on Saturday, June 25, 2011. He retired in 1996 from Norfolk and Southern Railway where he was the Superintendent of the Air Brake Division. He was a devoted and beloved member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church where he loved and served his Lord faithfully. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lillian Henry; and siblings, Lewis Henry and Phillip Henry. Survivors include his beloved wife, Fern Y. Henry; daughters, Ronla Henry, of LaPlata, Md., and Lynette (Jimmy) Hill, of Greenville, Tenn.; stepdaughters, Michele Starkey, of Roanoke, and Tonya (Todd) Robertson, of Salem; grandchildren, Ashtyn Hill, Tyler Robertson, and Tori Robertson; brothers, Steve (Wanda) Henry, of Roanoke, and Sherman Henry, of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Gretchen Henry, of Roanoke; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members. Ron was an incredible man who gave tirelessly of himself to help others in any way that he could. He was always ready to volunteer for any project needed, but he was the happiest when he was on a golf course. He loved his family dearly and had a special affection for his grandchildren. While our hearts are heavy now, we will rejoice in his life and the memories that we have made with him. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Rosalind Hills Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Food Pantry or to the Deacon Ministry at Rosalind Hills Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.