Robert L. Henry, 76, of Mifflintown passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016.
Born on January 10, 1940 in Milford Twp., Juniata County he was a son of the late Leroy and Margaret (Armstrong) Henry. On October 8, 1960, he married his surviving wife, Shirley A. (Hockenberry) Henry, with whom he was blessed to share more than 55 years of marriage.
Surviving are his children, Fonda J. Huff and her husband Robert, of Mifflin, Scott A. Henry and his wife Rachael, of East Waterford; siblings, Mabel Beaver, of Academia, Pauline Dziewit, of Maryland, Mary Lehman, of Mexico, David Henry, of Port Royal; and he leaves behind two granddaughters, Caitlin N. Niman and Morgan G. Henry.
Three brothers, Roy Henry, James Henry and Oscar “Frank” Henry preceded him in death.
Robert was a 1958 graduate of Juniata Joint High School, Mifflintown and was attending the New Beginnings Community Church, Spruce Hill. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Henry retired after 47 years as an over-the-road truck driver who drove for many local trucking companies.
He was a member of the Teamster’s Local 776 and the American Legion #298, of Mifflintown. Reading, gardening, woodworking, traveling, playing games and playing cards are some of the things that Robert enjoyed doing; however, his greatest joy came from spending time with his granddaughters.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown with Mr. Robert Sieber officiating. Interment will follow in New Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal, where the Juniata County Veterans Council will accord full military burial honors.
A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2016 until the time of service at the funeral home.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Mr. Henry’s memory may be made to the Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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