Arthur J. Deacon, age 71, passed away on 24 Aug 2011 at Avalon Hospice.
Deacon Arthur J. Henry was born on May 23, 1940 in Eldorado, Arkansas, the son of Arthur Lee Henry and Zepora Henry. Mr. Henry attended Flint Northern High School, where he played football, and graduated in the "Class of 1959." He attended many safety and security classes. Mr. Henry worked for 34 years as a GM Security Officer at GM Parts and Buick Division of GM retiring in 1996 from the Engine Plant. He was also a member of UAW Local 659, and served as Treasurer of the Security Officers Union before GM outsourced security to Pinkerton. After retiring from GM, he worked 5 years on security at Mott Community College branch in Fenton. Arthur truly loved the Lord. He also loved boating; he and his family spent many hours on the "Lillian II" that was docked every summer at Bay Harbor Marina in Bay City, MI. He made many friends while there. Charlie and Gary helped him a lot as his illness forced him to sell their boat. May Arthur be free from pain and rejoicing with his Heavenly Father.
Deacon Henry left to cherish his memory: devoted wife of 50 years, Lillian Henry (Priscilla); son, Arthur James (Rachel) Henry, Jr., of Rochester Hills, MI; 2 adopted daughters, Dr. Charlean Austin, Cheryl McKinney of Flint; a host of other adopted daughters and sons including Cassonya Carter-Pugh of Grand Rapids, MI, and Dr. Mark Perry of Washington, DC, Pamela Friday-Norfolk of Raleigh, NC, and Anthony Carter; grandchildren, Maxwell Xavier Henry, Anna Grace Henry both of Rochester Hills, MI, LaDiedra McKinney, LaToi Osborne & husband of Flint; god-daughter, Nichelle Moses of Kalamazoo, MI; a host of loving adopted sisters including Dr. Adele Newsome-Horst, Winifred Watson-Florence of Baltimore, MD, and Mrs. Terry Teamer of Flint; 4 nieces, Barbara Watkins of Chicago, IL, Patrice Drakeford of East Hollywood, CA, Joi Drakeford of San Diego, CA, Annie Horst of Baltimore, MD; nephew, Alex Horst of Madison, WI; 2 aunts, Mrs. Clara Smith, Mrs. Velma Watkins of Flint; uncle, Mr. Thomas Randle of Belzoni, MS; 2 brother-in-laws, George Drakeford of San Diego, CA, David Horst of Baltimore, MD; 2 sister-in-laws, Juanita Drakeford of San Diego CA, Clara Watkins of Jackson, MS; a host of cousins including special cousin, Arlivia Henry, friends, and loving neighbors and co-workers, including special friends: Louise Herron, Harold Morgan, Evelyn Morgan, Irene & Johnny Fouse, Desiree & Billy Fouse, Jackie Hill, Michael Johnson, Gloria Mosely, Deacon & Mrs. Charlie Miles, Deacon & Mrs. Fletcher, Deacon & Mrs. Day.
Deacon Henry was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; loving step-father, Mr. Mamon Carter; 1 brother-in-law.
Deacon Arthur J. Henry was born on May 23, 1940 in Eldorado, Arkansas, the son of Arthur Lee Henry and Zepora Henry. Mr. Henry attended Flint Northern High School, where he played football, and graduated in the "Class of 1959." He attended many safety and security classes. Mr. Henry worked for 34 years as a GM Security Officer at GM Parts and Buick Division of GM retiring in 1996 from the Engine Plant. He was also a member of UAW Local 659, and served as Treasurer of the Security Officers Union before GM outsourced security to Pinkerton. After retiring from GM, he worked 5 years on security at Mott Community College branch in Fenton. Arthur truly loved the Lord. He also loved boating; he and his family spent many hours on the "Lillian II" that was docked every summer at Bay Harbor Marina in Bay City, MI. He made many friends while there. Charlie and Gary helped him a lot as his illness forced him to sell their boat. May Arthur be free from pain and rejoicing with his Heavenly Father.
Deacon Henry left to cherish his memory: devoted wife of 50 years, Lillian Henry (Priscilla); son, Arthur James (Rachel) Henry, Jr., of Rochester Hills, MI; 2 adopted daughters, Dr. Charlean Austin, Cheryl McKinney of Flint; a host of other adopted daughters and sons including Cassonya Carter-Pugh of Grand Rapids, MI, and Dr. Mark Perry of Washington, DC, Pamela Friday-Norfolk of Raleigh, NC, and Anthony Carter; grandchildren, Maxwell Xavier Henry, Anna Grace Henry both of Rochester Hills, MI, LaDiedra McKinney, LaToi Osborne & husband of Flint; god-daughter, Nichelle Moses of Kalamazoo, MI; a host of loving adopted sisters including Dr. Adele Newsome-Horst, Winifred Watson-Florence of Baltimore, MD, and Mrs. Terry Teamer of Flint; 4 nieces, Barbara Watkins of Chicago, IL, Patrice Drakeford of East Hollywood, CA, Joi Drakeford of San Diego, CA, Annie Horst of Baltimore, MD; nephew, Alex Horst of Madison, WI; 2 aunts, Mrs. Clara Smith, Mrs. Velma Watkins of Flint; uncle, Mr. Thomas Randle of Belzoni, MS; 2 brother-in-laws, George Drakeford of San Diego, CA, David Horst of Baltimore, MD; 2 sister-in-laws, Juanita Drakeford of San Diego CA, Clara Watkins of Jackson, MS; a host of cousins including special cousin, Arlivia Henry, friends, and loving neighbors and co-workers, including special friends: Louise Herron, Harold Morgan, Evelyn Morgan, Irene & Johnny Fouse, Desiree & Billy Fouse, Jackie Hill, Michael Johnson, Gloria Mosely, Deacon & Mrs. Charlie Miles, Deacon & Mrs. Fletcher, Deacon & Mrs. Day.
Deacon Henry was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; loving step-father, Mr. Mamon Carter; 1 brother-in-law.
Arthur J. Deacon, age 71, passed away on 24 Aug 2011 at Avalon Hospice.
Deacon Arthur J. Henry was born on May 23, 1940 in Eldorado, Arkansas, the son of Arthur Lee Henry and Zepora Henry. Mr. Henry attended Flint Northern High School, where he played football, and graduated in the "Class of 1959." He attended many safety and security classes. Mr. Henry worked for 34 years as a GM Security Officer at GM Parts and Buick Division of GM retiring in 1996 from the Engine Plant. He was also a member of UAW Local 659, and served as Treasurer of the Security Officers Union before GM outsourced security to Pinkerton. After retiring from GM, he worked 5 years on security at Mott Community College branch in Fenton. Arthur truly loved the Lord. He also loved boating; he and his family spent many hours on the "Lillian II" that was docked every summer at Bay Harbor Marina in Bay City, MI. He made many friends while there. Charlie and Gary helped him a lot as his illness forced him to sell their boat. May Arthur be free from pain and rejoicing with his Heavenly Father.
Deacon Henry left to cherish his memory: devoted wife of 50 years, Lillian Henry (Priscilla); son, Arthur James (Rachel) Henry, Jr., of Rochester Hills, MI; 2 adopted daughters, Dr. Charlean Austin, Cheryl McKinney of Flint; a host of other adopted daughters and sons including Cassonya Carter-Pugh of Grand Rapids, MI, and Dr. Mark Perry of Washington, DC, Pamela Friday-Norfolk of Raleigh, NC, and Anthony Carter; grandchildren, Maxwell Xavier Henry, Anna Grace Henry both of Rochester Hills, MI, LaDiedra McKinney, LaToi Osborne & husband of Flint; god-daughter, Nichelle Moses of Kalamazoo, MI; a host of loving adopted sisters including Dr. Adele Newsome-Horst, Winifred Watson-Florence of Baltimore, MD, and Mrs. Terry Teamer of Flint; 4 nieces, Barbara Watkins of Chicago, IL, Patrice Drakeford of East Hollywood, CA, Joi Drakeford of San Diego, CA, Annie Horst of Baltimore, MD; nephew, Alex Horst of Madison, WI; 2 aunts, Mrs. Clara Smith, Mrs. Velma Watkins of Flint; uncle, Mr. Thomas Randle of Belzoni, MS; 2 brother-in-laws, George Drakeford of San Diego, CA, David Horst of Baltimore, MD; 2 sister-in-laws, Juanita Drakeford of San Diego CA, Clara Watkins of Jackson, MS; a host of cousins including special cousin, Arlivia Henry, friends, and loving neighbors and co-workers, including special friends: Louise Herron, Harold Morgan, Evelyn Morgan, Irene & Johnny Fouse, Desiree & Billy Fouse, Jackie Hill, Michael Johnson, Gloria Mosely, Deacon & Mrs. Charlie Miles, Deacon & Mrs. Fletcher, Deacon & Mrs. Day.
Deacon Henry was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; loving step-father, Mr. Mamon Carter; 1 brother-in-law.
Deacon Arthur J. Henry was born on May 23, 1940 in Eldorado, Arkansas, the son of Arthur Lee Henry and Zepora Henry. Mr. Henry attended Flint Northern High School, where he played football, and graduated in the "Class of 1959." He attended many safety and security classes. Mr. Henry worked for 34 years as a GM Security Officer at GM Parts and Buick Division of GM retiring in 1996 from the Engine Plant. He was also a member of UAW Local 659, and served as Treasurer of the Security Officers Union before GM outsourced security to Pinkerton. After retiring from GM, he worked 5 years on security at Mott Community College branch in Fenton. Arthur truly loved the Lord. He also loved boating; he and his family spent many hours on the "Lillian II" that was docked every summer at Bay Harbor Marina in Bay City, MI. He made many friends while there. Charlie and Gary helped him a lot as his illness forced him to sell their boat. May Arthur be free from pain and rejoicing with his Heavenly Father.
Deacon Henry left to cherish his memory: devoted wife of 50 years, Lillian Henry (Priscilla); son, Arthur James (Rachel) Henry, Jr., of Rochester Hills, MI; 2 adopted daughters, Dr. Charlean Austin, Cheryl McKinney of Flint; a host of other adopted daughters and sons including Cassonya Carter-Pugh of Grand Rapids, MI, and Dr. Mark Perry of Washington, DC, Pamela Friday-Norfolk of Raleigh, NC, and Anthony Carter; grandchildren, Maxwell Xavier Henry, Anna Grace Henry both of Rochester Hills, MI, LaDiedra McKinney, LaToi Osborne & husband of Flint; god-daughter, Nichelle Moses of Kalamazoo, MI; a host of loving adopted sisters including Dr. Adele Newsome-Horst, Winifred Watson-Florence of Baltimore, MD, and Mrs. Terry Teamer of Flint; 4 nieces, Barbara Watkins of Chicago, IL, Patrice Drakeford of East Hollywood, CA, Joi Drakeford of San Diego, CA, Annie Horst of Baltimore, MD; nephew, Alex Horst of Madison, WI; 2 aunts, Mrs. Clara Smith, Mrs. Velma Watkins of Flint; uncle, Mr. Thomas Randle of Belzoni, MS; 2 brother-in-laws, George Drakeford of San Diego, CA, David Horst of Baltimore, MD; 2 sister-in-laws, Juanita Drakeford of San Diego CA, Clara Watkins of Jackson, MS; a host of cousins including special cousin, Arlivia Henry, friends, and loving neighbors and co-workers, including special friends: Louise Herron, Harold Morgan, Evelyn Morgan, Irene & Johnny Fouse, Desiree & Billy Fouse, Jackie Hill, Michael Johnson, Gloria Mosely, Deacon & Mrs. Charlie Miles, Deacon & Mrs. Fletcher, Deacon & Mrs. Day.
Deacon Henry was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; loving step-father, Mr. Mamon Carter; 1 brother-in-law.
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