Vernon Charles Henry, 80, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, surrounded by family at his home.
Vernon was born November 1, 1944, in McPherson, KS, the son of Jack and Genevieve Christine (Berg) Henry. He graduated from Durham High School in 1963. On May 7, 1969, Vernon was united in marriage to Jennifer Jewel Koehn in Tampa, KS.
He served in the National Guard and was a member of the American Legion Post #24. Vernon was also a member of the New Gottland Covenant Church.
Vernon worked for the Associated Milk Producers in Hillsboro as a truck driver and transportation manager.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Jennifer of the home; two children, Julie Henry of Lawrence, KS and Brent Henry of Windom, KS; a grandson, Tyler Henry of Windom, KS; brother, Dean Henry (Carolyn Shamet) of McPherson, KS; sister, Kristina (Jonathan) Mcildoon of McPherson, KS; sister-in-law, Carol Henry of Lindsborg, KS; and many extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edward Henry.
A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 4, 2025, at New Gottland Covenant Church with Pastor Daniel Parry officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time at the church on Saturday.
Memorial donations can be made to New Gottland Covenant Church or Hospice House (Hutchinson) in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
Saturday, January 4, 2025
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