Elder Darnell Lamonte Henry

Elder Darnell Lamonte Henry of Millington, Maryland, son of the late Ella M. Yellowdy Caldwell and Frank Henry, was born December 30, 1961. He unexpectedly departed his earthly body on January 4, 2021, to be present with the Lord. Elder Henry was educated in the public schools in Kent County, Maryland. He graduated from Kent County High School, class of 1979. He attended Lincoln University. He served in the United States Navy, on the ship Hanalei, and was honorably discharged. He was a cook at Ches-Del Restaurant for many years, and after that, several other restaurants. He was also employed at Bay Resins, Polymer Partners, Daimler Chrysler and SWM International, until his illness. Elder Henry was an out front and outspoken person. Many would contact him for help because he was a very resourceful person. At home, he was the Mr. Belvedere. He was the Perry Mason, Johnny Cochran, and Peter Pan saved the day of his family. The titles given to him by his wife. While in high school, he took a bus to see Parliament Funkadelic in Philadelphia. His favorite group was Frankie Beverly and Maze. He loved to shop for everything, from clothes down to the groceries. He loved to spearhead events and was especially proud of his Great Oak Landing event, which featured Linda Henry and the Daughters of Faith, the annual bus trips to see TD Jakes in Washington, DC and hosting gospel recording artist, Vicky Winans in Delaware. He loved to show off his culinary arts skills, catering several events from fine dining at weddings and banquets, to breakfast and lunch at the shooting range. He was known for his #1 crab cake recipe. Elder Henry was a member of the Queen Anne’s County Branch of the NAACP - Unit 7024. Elder Henry was ordained an Elder on April 27, 1997, upon the recommendation and request of the Alpha and Omega Fellowship Church and The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship of Delaware. He served as an Adjutant in the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International for Bishop James A. Lott in the State of Delaware. For a brief time, he was Chaplain of a Masonic Lodge. He loved to work in the ministry and prison ministry was his passion. He was immensely proud of three churches: Alpha and Omega Fellowship Church, under the leadership of Pastor Kim Z. Walker, where he was the Co. Pastor, New Covenant Ministries, where he was the Pastor and Fellowship Hope Church, under the leadership of Pastor William Dickerson, where he had a vision and helped start the church in Middletown, Delaware. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Church of the Living God, under the leadership of Bishop Nelson E. Lewis and Delaware State Diocese, Bishop Nelson E. Lewis, Presiding Prelate, Pastor Elder Kathy Johnson, State Elder, Overseer J.D. Bartley, State Administrator. Elder Henry was preceded in death by his parents; grandmothers, Mary Yellowdy and Ethel Clark; mother-in-law, Edna M. Lewis; sister, Denise Henry Harris; daughter, Shannelle Copper and cousin, Marque Queen. Elder Henry leaves to cherish memories of his life, his devoted wife and best friend of 26 years, Elder Dr. Jacqueline Lewis-Henry of Millington, Maryland, whom he spoiled and was proud to address as Dr. Henry, his Pastor; two special grandchildren, Shyhiem Miller and Jazmyn Cooper, both of Millington, Maryland; two brothers, Frank Henry and Michael Henry (Renae); two sisters, Debbie Queen and Beverly Lockman (Gregory); two sisters-in-law, Barbara Harris (Johnnie) and Gwendolyn Lewis (Larry); two brothers-in-law, Bishop Nelson Lewis (Elder Barbara) and Elder Dwayne Lewis; one uncle, Jackie Blake; one aunt, Jenny Givens; special cousin, Esther Pritchett; spiritual daughter, Sister Shelatia Dennis; special friends, Dalton Jackson and Deacon Aubrey Hudson; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins, of whom he played a special role in each one of their lives. Lovingly Submitted the Family

Elder Darnell Lamonte Henry

December 30, 1961 - January 4, 2021