Rex Henry
Funeral services for Rex Henry, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Langston Street Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Henry died at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, November 1, 2012 at his home.
He was born December 28, 1942 at West Plains, Missouri, to Tom B. and Ruth Adeline (Charles) Henry. He graduated from the West Plains High School with the Class of 1961 and had attended the Missouri State University. On December 30, 1967, he was married at West Plains, Missouri to Teresa Ann Langston. He was a veteran having served with the United States Army. He traveled much of Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas and most recently, the Springfield area as a food broker for Acosta Foods. He served the West Plains Community as a member of the Park Board, Optimist Club and various civic organizations; he, also enjoyed his time spent with his grandchildren and working in his yard. Mr. Henry attended the Pomona Christian Church.
If you knew him, you loved him. Adored by his wife, kids, grandkids, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends, Terry “Rex” Henry exuded the kind of quiet but magnetic energy that drew people – old and young – to him. Always smiling, cracking a joke, or laughing at someone else’s, he knew only how to be good, loving, kind and -without fail-to see the good in everyone he encountered. He never met a stranger and made a friend of any stranger he met. His life’s journey included being class president during his high school years, soldier during Vietnam, banker, “bologna peddler” (self-titled name for his food sales career), and golfer, but undoubtedly he would claim his greatest joy and most important role as family man. Humble, gentle, forgiving and loving, he epitomized the spirit of a godly man. His name was entered into the Book of Life at the age of 15 when he was saved and baptized and his family rejoices in the anticipation of seeing him again in heaven.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Henry, of the family home; two children, Melanie Williams, husband, Paul, Battlefield, Missouri and Brad Henry and friend, Lauren Sanders, West Plains, Missouri; two grandchildren; Abbi Montgomery and Gavin Roy; two brothers, O. D. Henry, wife, Lindy and Mike Henry; one sister, Susie Wallace; his step-grandchildren, Melanie William, Danielle Williams and Jordan Williams; two sisters-in-law, Treena Caton, husband, Owen and Brenda Land, husband, Larry; one brother-in-law, Larry Langston, wife, Kathy; his step-father-in-law, Elbert Surritte; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one grandson, Seth Roy, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wayne and Irene Langston, one sister-in-law, Karen Henry and two brothers-in-law, Kelly Wallace and Curtis Hardin, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 3rd, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice and may be left at the funeral home.
Dale & Saundra DeLarm
November 2, 2012 @ 11:48 am
Teresa and family, we were so saddened to hear about Rex. Hopefully, your wonderful memories will help get you through this hard time.
Lee and Barbara Vincent
November 2, 2012 @ 1:22 pm
Teresa, just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rex was a very special friend to me. My folks and his folks lived just accross the field from each other when we was growing up and we attended Plesant View School together for several years Our folds was together about every weekend. He will be missed by all his friends. Our prayers are with you.
Barbara and Lee
Jerry Shipley
November 2, 2012 @ 6:53 pm
Teresa, there are no words to express how saddened I was to learn of the loss of one of my best friends. Rex and I grew up together, more like brothers than friends and I can truly say I will miss him. Your memories will get you through this trying time and remember time heals all wounds. I will never forget that devilish grin and twinkle in his eye.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Bud & Marie Nale
November 3, 2012 @ 3:33 pm
Teresa & Family,
Rex was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bud & Marie Nale
James & Lola Wetzel
November 3, 2012 @ 7:16 pm
Teresa and family,
I knew Rex since we were in school and thought a lot of him. He was a special person and he will be missed.
Our prayers are with you all.
James and Lola
Letty Anderson-Parrott
November 3, 2012 @ 9:42 pm
Teresa and Family: Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Rex. He was a joy in high school. I always will remember his smile and kindness. May you be filled with God’s love and Holy Spirit fill your heart with peace and comfort. May the sweet memories of a good life of a good man carry you through the lonely days ahead. Love In Christ
Sharon Wiggins
November 4, 2012 @ 12:03 am
So sorry to hear of Rex’s passing. My sincere condolences to the Henry family. Rex was a classmate in high school and Tom and Ruth lived across the street from my Mom on W. 3rd St…..what a wonderful family. May your memories sustain you in your time of sorrow, along with the prayers of friends and family.
Sharon (Summers) Wiggins, friend from class of WPHS 1961
David and Carrie Thompson
November 4, 2012 @ 6:47 am
Teresa and family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Rex was such a nice person and I know you all will grieve and then enjoy such fond memories of him. Susie, we know how difficult this must be for you also and are thinking of you. We are caring for Jaxson (grandson) this weekend and not available to be there in person, but we are in thoughts and prayers.
David and Carrie Thompson
Mary Ann Lawrence
November 4, 2012 @ 11:37 am
Teresa just know that I am keeping your family in my prayers. Rex was always a Gentleman
and friend to me during our banking years, and the time we spent working on the bank
reunion were some of my happy memories. He was the type of man that lived by example and a wonderful caring person. Just trust in your Lord and be proud of this life this man lived.
Larry and Karen Shockey
November 4, 2012 @ 1:30 pm
Brad, just wanted to say we are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Although we didn’t have the pleasure of knowing him personally, we are certain he was an outstanding man. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Tara Cunningham Meek
November 4, 2012 @ 4:49 pm
I am so sorry I was unable to attend visitation and the funeral. Rex and Teresa you were always so kind and welcoming to me when I would come to your house in high school. Rex had a heart of gold. Now my heart is heavy with sadness for Teresa and the entire family. You all are in my prayers. God bless you all.
Jerry Martin
November 6, 2012 @ 9:56 am
Teresa & Family,
Rex & I worked together @ the bank in the 70’s & early 80’s. I have many fond memories of Rex from the bank & high school. I want to express my deepest sympathy to you & your family.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
November 8, 2012 @ 7:49 am
To Rex’s family; we are so sorry for your loss; we met Rex when he was at the bank, and he was always so kind and helpful; truly a special person, and we were blessed to know him. You are in our prayers.
Vicki (Tackitt) Cooper
November 15, 2012 @ 2:35 pm
Teresa,
I was so sorry to hear of your family’s great loss. I have such good memories of Rex when we worked at the bank together. He was always a gentleman and always good to me.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts. I am sorry I did not get to attend the service.
I know he was a good family man and will be missed greatly. Just hold on to your faith and the strength of your family. You are in my prayers. ~Vicki~