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Thomas McHenry Obituary
SALISBURY - Mr. Thomas "Mad Dog" William McHenry, Jr., age 54, passed Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center.
Born Nov. 26, 1955, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Thomas W. McHenry, Sr., and the late Annie Mae Poag Lewis and was reared in the home of Lee and Mary Wallace. He was a graduate of West Rowan High School in Cleveland.
Employed as a construction worker, he was a member of South Iredell AME Zion Church in Troutman.
He is survived by his sisters and brothers, Juanita(Bishop Ivey) Cowan, Salisbury, Joseph (Shirley) Lewis, Salisbury, Patricia Lewis, Salisbury, James Lewis, Salisbury, Gladys (Ray Sr.) Turner, Cleveland, Micheal McHenry, Salisbury.
The family will be at the home of Bishop Ivey and Juanita Cowan, 607 W. Marsh St.
Visitation: 2:30 p.m. Monday at A.R. Kelsey Memorial Chapel of Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc.
Funeral: 3 p.m. Monday at A.R. Kelsey Memorial Chapel of Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc., with the Rev. David Rankin officiating. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery.
Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. will be serving the McHenry family. Online condolences may be made at www.nobleandkelsey.com
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Mary Steelman
July 13, 2010
To the family:
I know it is a difficult time you're going through...but don't lose courage...Because life moves on and time heals all wounds. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jo Anna Bost-Fitzgerald
July 13, 2010
So very, very sorry to hear of the homegoing of your loved one. Know that many friends are praying with you and for you.
Brenda Cowan
July 12, 2010
Gladys , my deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family
Richard Rankins
July 12, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ava Hall - Cornelius
July 12, 2010
Shocked to hear of the passing of Thomas "Mad Dog".I will miss him,he was always nice and kind to all. I will remember his visit to my home in Charleston SC he and my brother came down and we had such a great time the laughter and jokes one can't replace..when coming home to Cleveland now will not be the same.Mad Dog wont be there with his kind words.....Rest in peace my FRIEND you will truely be missed....
Sharon "Shay" Avery Davis
July 11, 2010
Gladys,
It is always sad when I hear that someone from home has passed. It is especially hard when that person was a classmate and a distant relative(My Grandmother was a McHenry.) My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Shameeka and Bernadette Wansley-Turner
July 11, 2010
Our prayers are always with you! Bless you and love you!
Anita Hovis
July 11, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Lee Fowler
July 11, 2010
It's hard to believe he's gone from us, we've played together, often got in fights together and laughted about it the next day. Played basketball together and swam in the Creek naked together, road bikes together up to the Mountain and to Fibers. If I've missed something then the rest of you guys can fill it in. I miss ya Mad Dog, you had one heck of a throwing arm and your heart was truly good to. I am tearing for ya man, this is Poncho.
Jessica Wallace-Bledsoe
July 11, 2010
At times like this, its hard to find the right words to say. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy
mary price
July 10, 2010
to family, my heart go out to you at this time of sorrow.
Rodney Avery
July 10, 2010
Gladys,
So sorry to hear about your brother, my prayers are with you.
Toni Kesler
July 10, 2010
Gladys,and Family,
What a sad day July 6th was for those who had the privilege of knowing, and calling Thomas "friend". My heart goes out to you all in this terribly sad time.
Take the memories of all the happier times you've had, and let them cushion your hearts and minds.
I'll miss my usual hug and kiss, that Thomas gave me, every time, no matter where we saw each other.
My thoughts, and prayers, are with you all.
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