Robert Wayne Henry

Robert Wayne Henry was born on November 17, 1952 in Bridgeville, Delaware to William Selby Henry and Alice Letitia (Cannon) Henry. He departed this life on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Kent General Hospital, Dover, Delaware following a brief illness. Robert had an outgoing personality and was full of love for others. He had a positive attitude and didn’t like to complain. He always wanted to know how his nephews and nieces were doing and saw the best in them. He loved his family dearly, and was also loved by family and friends. His early education was in the Seaford School District. He graduated from Seaford Senior High School in 1970. Robert joined the United States Army in 1971, serving until 1973, where he was Chaplain of his squad. He was a Vietnam War Veteran. While in the Army, he received the following declarations and honors: the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal W/60 Device, Expert Badge W/Grenade, one Overseas Bar, Marksmanship Badge W/M-16, and Consolidation I & II. He was also a Telephone Switchboard Operator. He continued in the U.S. Army Reserves until 1977. Robert’s youth was spent farming crops and livestock with his father. He, along with his brother, Billy also worked as landscapers with their father, William, and he continued landscaping following his dad’s passing. He was employed by Gino’s in Seaford, DE in his youth. He was later employed by the American Original Clam Factory in Cannon, DE; Maryland Plastics in Federalsburg, MD; and the Saw Mill in Greenwood, DE. Robert valued hard work and continued working until his health began to fail and he was no longer able to. Robert attended Williams Chapel Church, Bridgeville, DE during his youth. He was a member of the Junior Choir and was an usher on the Williams Chapel Church Usher Board for 5 years. He later attended Refuge Temple Revival Center, Seaford, DE where he was in the Youth Choir and was a Preacher of the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He most recently attended Asbury United Methodist Church, Harrington, DE, prior to his illness. Robert knew and loved the Lord and spoke often of His goodness. He loved Gospel Music and the Church. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, William S. Henry and Alice L. Henry; and three brothers, Eugene N. Cannon, Phillip Patton, and Anthony Patton. He leaves to cherish his memories one brother, Billy G. Henry, Fayetteville, NC; two sisters, Clara M. Henry (Eugene) Brittingham, Selbyville, DE; and Alisa K. (Reginald) Parker, Bridgeville, DE; two sisters-in-law, Lillian Cannon, Wilmington, DE and Eatha Mae Patton, Salisbury, MD; one aunt, Ella Mae Henry, Pittsboro, NC; one uncle, Walter Smack, Bridgeville, DE; and a host of nephews and nieces who he loved as his own; cousins; extended family; church family; and friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Wayne Henry, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Robert Wayne Henry

November 17, 1952 - January 19, 2014