Donald C. Henry, 82, of Lewistown, formerly of Boalsburg, died on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Ohesson Manor in Lewistown.
He was born in Graysville, PA on July 15, 1926 to the late Roy C. and Madeline (Campbell) Henry.
On October 10, 1947, he was married to the former Jacqulyn R. Hill, who survives.
Don was employed as a plumber for many years at Rockview Correctional Facility.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the European Theater during World War II.
He was a member of V.F.W. Post # 5825 in Pine Grove Mills, the Elks, the Hosler Hunting Club, Harris Twp. Fish and Game, the Bellefonte Undine Fire Company, and the Boalsburg United Church of Christ.
Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and bowling, but his greatest joy came from spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Henry is survived by two sons, Dr. Larry Henry and his wife Sally of Chicora, PA and Gary Henry and his wife Mary of Lewistown; five grandchildren, Jason Henry of Pittsburgh, Ashlee Henry of Lewisburg, Tyler Henry of Carlisle, Julie and Jessica Henry, both of Lewistown; one sister, Evelyn Henry Bailey and her husband Richard of Boalsburg; and one sister in law, Jane Henry of Belleville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Henry.
A visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2008 from 1:00 PM until the time of the funeral services at 2 PM at the Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 1034 Benner Pike, State College (Centre County Memorial Park), with the Reverend Ann Graves officiating. Interment will then take place at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. John United Church of Christ, Church St., Boalsburg, PA 16827, or to Ohesson Educational Scholarship Fund, 276 Green Ave., Lewistown, PA 17044
A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.