Jerry Wayne "Peach" Henry

Army Veteran, Jerry Wayne Henry, also affectionately called, “Peach” was born June 14, 1947, in Richland, Missouri, where he grew up, attended school, and lived out his life. Peach was baptized during Vacation Bible School in the First Baptist Church of Richland. He married Diana Henson in 1969. Together they were blessed with one son, Tracy. Tragically Peach and Diana’s time together was brief due to the death of his beloved wife and infant due to complications during the birth of their second child in 1972. Peach later married Clairene Barrett in 1974, five children were born, Candy, Catrina, Jerry, Carrie, and Justin. Peach and Clairene shared over twenty-nine years of love and wonderful memories together. Peach was selected into the United States Army in May 1967 where he faithfully served his country. During that time, he became a combat engineer and fought in the Vietnam War; receiving two bronze service stars before being honorably discharged in May of 1973. He spent most of his years working in construction. He loved his family, cars, fishing, camping, floating, and traveling. His most favorite times were spent with his family during karaoke nights and snuggling new babies. Peach, passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, January 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, while in the Lake Regional Health System of Osage Beach, Missouri, having attained the age of 76. He leaves behind to cherish his memory 6 children: Tracy Henry (Marry) of Lebanon, MO, Candy Henry (Greg) of Lebanon, MO, Catrina Sperberg (Bob) of Richland, MO, Jerry Henry (Kayla) of Richland, MO, Carrie Glawson (Joe) of Richland, MO, and Justin Henry (Summer) of Richland, MO; 13 grandchildren: Steven, Brittany, Izzabella, Tyler, Tori, Elizabeth, Victoria, Katherine, Samantha, Mya, Easton, Hanna, and Liam; 9 great-grandchildren: Kaden, Kira, Kyron, Wyatt, Lucas, Amelia, Kimber, Addisyn, and Weston; 6 siblings: Virginia Graves (Danny) of Laquey, MO, Gloria Holloway (Robert) of Richland, MO, Mary Kaye Sanders (Don) of Laquey, MO, Terry Henry, Ed Henry, and David Henry all of Richland, MO; 2 sisters-in-law: Lavonne Henry and Shirley Henry both of Richland, MO; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by seven siblings: Lucy “Pauline” Henry, Charles Henry, John “Jake” Lee Henry, Lonnie Henry (Wanda), Richard Henry, Leonard “Styme” Henry, and Roy Henry. Peach was hard working, loving and kind. The memories he made while upon this earth will forever remain in the hearts and minds of all those he knew and loved. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024 in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Pastor Danny Graves officiating. The songs “Grandpa’s Never Die,” “God Rest High on That Mountain,” “Old Violin,” “Scars In Heaven,” and “Green Onions” were played. Serving as escorts were Tracy Henry, Jerry M. Henry, Justin Henry, Bob Sperberg, Joe Glawson, and Greg Roe. Honorary escorts were Ed Henry, Terry Henry, Darold Peterson, David Henry, Lloyd Patton, and Bob Reed. Burial with military honors were in Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland, Missouri. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. Online condolences can be sent at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com

Jerry Wayne "Peach" Henry

June 14, 1947 - January 4, 2024