John R.

Henry

John R. Henry son of the late Elsie Hall Henry and William Everett Henry was born in Ellington, Missouri, on May 23, 1930. He departed this life at Southeast Hospital in Ellington, Missouri, on January 17, 2014, at the age of 83.

John was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean Conflict; a member the National Rifle Association and the Ellington V.F.W. His hobbies included coon and rabbit hunting, fishing, listening to his dogs run and listening to Bluegrass music.

John was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Peggy Conway.

John is survived by his companion of 34 years, Rose Jordan of Ellington, MO, three sons, John Everett Henry of Indianapolis, IN, Terry Franklin Henry and wife Mickey of Colorado Springs, CO, Barry Edwin Henry of Ellington, one daughter, Michelle Ann Henry of Piedmont, MO, five grandchildren, John, Jeremy, Michelle, Emily and Jacob, two great-grandchildren, and one sister, Joann Shriver of St. Louis, MO. John will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Sunday, January 19th 5 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Monday, January 20th 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO

Minister: Mike Rotter

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Danny Richards,

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO

In lieu of flowers: United Cerebral Palsy Foundation