Harold “Jim” James Henry, 84, of Cherry Tree, PA passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.
The son of Clarence Harold and Ella E. (Lydick) Henry, he was born on January 27, 1939 in Green Twp., Indiana Co., PA.
Jim served his country as an MP in the US Army during the Korean War.
He married Janice “Jan” E. (Conn) Henry on January 9, 1960 and they shared over sixty-three years together.
Prior to his retirement Jim worked for Caterpillar, Inc. in Ohio and Illinois for a combined total of over thirty years.
Jim was a member of the United Auto Workers Union and the Glen Campbell American Legion Post #435. A man who could easily engage others in conversation, he enjoyed socializing with family and friends.
An outdoorsman, Jim enjoyed playing many sports over the years, such as tennis, softball, fishing and hunting. He was an avid golfer.
Jim was a much loved husband, father, grandpap; brother and uncle. He is survived by his wife, Jan, of Cherry Tree, PA; his three children: Ronald James Henry and wife Darlene of Mentor, OH; Darla Jo Henry of Dubuque, IA and Melinda Kay Mazenko and husband Bruce of Smithsburg, MD; his seven grandchildren: Kevin Henry; Melanie Wargo; Sydney Leonard and husband Dan; Allison Kimball; Madeline Mazenko; Connor Mazenko and Garrett Mazenko and three great grandchildren: Griffin and Remington Leonard and Nola Jo Henry.
Also surviving is his brother, Richard “Robin” Henry and wife Vicky of Jacksonville, FL and his nieces and nephews: Sandy, Cathy, Michael; Jon; Rick and Rhonda.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his three sisters: Iris Henry; Virginia “Polly” Buterbaugh and Glenavee “Bud” Shelton and his two nephews: Tim Shelton and Jeff Buterbaugh.
As Jim requested, there will not be a public viewing or funeral. Private family arrangements are being assisted by the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. Military honors will be observed by Jim’s friends at the Glen Campbell American Legion. Private interment will be at the East Ridge Cemetery, Westover, PA.
Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Jim’s guestbook and share a condolence message.
