Jon Wayne Henry

Jon W. Henry, 72, North Manchester IN, formally of Morgantown, WV, died April 3, 2018 at his home in North Manchester, IN surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 25, 1945 at Morgantown WV, he was a son of the late Reece and Geraldine Henry. He was Apostolic by faith and long-standing member of the Chaplin Apostolic Church of Morgantown. Jon retired from the Mon County Board of Education.

Jon had a passion of working with wood, creating beautiful hand-crafted art which he designed for churches, family and friends.

Jon also was an advocate for animals and supported the Monongalia Canine Adoption Agency by rescuing fury friends to help find them forever homes. Baggarra, one of their favorites, would become a beloved member of their family.

Jon is survived by his loving wife Linda of 47 years Linda Bunnell Henry of N. Manchester, IN; daughter, Penny Piper and husband Frank of Woodstock, Canada, daughter, Peggy Sickafus and husband Tom of N. Manchester IN, son, Rev. Jon E. Henry and wife Sylvia of Morgantown; daughter, Charlene Huey and husband Barry of Morgantown; daughter, Monica Henry and companion John of Point Marion, PA and a granddaughter, which he considered a daughter from birth, Latasha Henry of N. Manchester, IN. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Sonny and Carter Henry and an infant son, little Edward Henry; daughter, Tina Henry Baughtman and brother-in-law, James Bunnell.

Friends will be received at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Monday, Apr. 9, 2018 from 6-8 pm again on Tuesday, Apr. 10 from 2-4 and 6-8pm.

Jon will lie in repose at The Lighthouse Cathedral, Kingwood Pike, on Wednesday, Apr. 11 from 10am until time of service at 11am with his son Rev. Jon E. Henry and Pastor Edward Rowan officiating. Burial will follow in Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers include: Tom Sickafus, Will Mayle, Barry Huey, Ryan Henry, Jared Henry and Jonathan Henry.