William L. Henry, 85, of Knox, formerly of Clarksburg died August 21, 2013, following a brief illness.
Born February 7, 1928, in Coal Run, he was the son of the late John and Mabel (Calderwood) Henry. In November of 1948 Bill married Shirley Thomas who preceded him in death. Bill was a lifelong member of the Jacksonville United Presbyterian Church and attended Edenburg Presbyterian Church in after moving to Knox. He was a lifelong Lion who most recent membership was of the Knox Lions. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grand children and great-grand children all of those who considered him Pop Pop.
Bill is survived by three daughters Debbie (Dave) McCracken of Homer City, Becky (Larry) Vucic of Knox, Peggy (Dennis) Getty of Clarksburg PA, and a son Bill (Michelle) Henry of Knox. Bill is also survived by a brother John Henry of Indiana PA and many grand children and great-grand children. A
long with his wife and parents Bill was preceded in death by a brother Robert Henry.
A memorial service will be held at the Edenburg Presbyterian Church in Knox today at 10:30 am. The McEntire-Weaver Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Edenburg Presbyterian Church, 405 Main St, Knox PA 16232, or the Jacksonville United Presbyterian Church, PO Box 70 Kent PA, 15752, or the Knox Lions Club, 618 West State St., Knox PA 16232.
