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Obituary for David A. Henry, Jr.
David Augustus Henry, Jr., age 66 of Chrisman, IL died on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice in Terre Haute, IN.
David was born July 16, 1952 in Danville, IL to David Augustus and Margaret Louise (Trout) Henry. He married Gloria Jean Harvey on April 10, 1976 at the Chrisman Nazarene Church.
David was a farmer in the Chrisman area for many years. He was a member of the Bloomfield Masonic Lodge, Danville Consistory, Edgar County Shrine Club, and the Montezuma Fish & Game Club. He enjoyed hunting, sporting clays, slow country drives in his truck, shooting baskets with his kids and grandkids, playing pool, and riding horses.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Gloria Henry of Chrisman, IL; four children: Melanie (Scott) Johnson of Chrisman, IL, Melinda “Sis” (Trent) Simpson of Georgetown, IL, Melissa “Missy” (Greg) Smothers of Chrisman, IL, and Mariah (Cody) McConkey of Paris, IL; two sisters: Diana (Dean) Craig of Chrisman, IL and Suzanne (Mike) Grafton of Hume, IL; eight grandchildren: Eli and Maecy Johnson, Morgan Simpson, Layne, Haydan and Natalie Smothers, and Elliott and Kadence McConkey; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 13, 2018 from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Krabel Funeral Home in Chrisman, IL. Masonic services will folow the visitation. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will also be held for one hour prior to the funeral service, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Hoult Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of Wabash Valley of Terre Haute, IN.
