Phillip "Larry" Henry Sr., 75, of Cleveland, went home to rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at WyndRidge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Crossville.
Larry was born March 12, 1945, in Maryville, to JD Cecil and Edith Geneva (Campbell) Henry.
He earned his GED and graduated from the National School of Meat Cutting, Inc. in 1972. He also served in the United States Army and Army National Guard where he received an honorable discharge. He was a man of Christian faith and loving father and grandfather.
He enjoyed watching westerns, listening and singing to old country and gospel music, especially Brenda Lee. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, JD Cecil and Edith Geneva Henry; wife, Mary Phyllis Henry; and sons: David Lee Henry and Phillip Larry Henry Jr.
He is survived by his sisters: Sue Norma McDaniels, Aundra Fay Hannah, and Barbara Kay Henry; brother, Jimmy Lee Henry; children: Sandra Kay White (Alan) and John Edward Henry (Kim); grandchildren: Phillip Larry Henry III, Jennifer Nicole Powell, Hannah Renee Henry, Anna Nicole Henry, Brittany Nicole Chavez, Anthony LaVaughn Nelms, and Matthew Wayne Nelms; and great-grandson, Kai Nolan Chavez.
Graveside service and interment will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends may stop by the funeral home Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to pay their respects.
Arrangements are with Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
