Isaac Thomas Henry, Sr., 87, of Fannett, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Harbor Hospital of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 28, 1928, in Rose City, to Anastasie Bouillion Henry and Ambrose Henry. Isaac was retired from Air Liquide, after thirty-four years of dedicated service.
Isaac was a devoted husband, father and PawPaw. He was a man of God and of honor, who will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-seven years, Clara Henry; sons, David Henry and his wife, Elgene, of Victoria; Isaac Henry, Jr., and his wife, Bonnie, of Fannett; Bob Henry and his wife, Elizabeth, of Magnolia; daughter, Liz Buffington and her husband, Mike, of Lumberton; twelve grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; sisters, Doris Sonnier and Agnes Johnson, both of Winnie, Shirley Rutherford, of Nederland; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Anita; brother, Ray; and sister, Dorothy.
The family would like to thank the wonderful, caring staff at Harbor Hospital of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, and extend a special thanks to Dr. Keith Stout.
A Rosary for Mr. Henry will be recited at 6:00 p.m., with a gathering of family and friends to follow until 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2015, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Street, Winnie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., April 7, 2015, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Road, Fannett, with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Henry’s name to the St. Mary’s Altar Society, Catholic Daughters or the Knights of Columbus of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, or a charity of one’s choice.
