William C. “Bill” Henry, 87, of Warren, PA, formerly of Lakewood, FL
William C. “Bill” Henry, 87, of Warren, PA, formerly of Lakewood, FL, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in East Brady, PA, on April 28, 1936, the son of the late John and Florence Henry. Bill was a graduate of East Brady High School Class of 1954. He retired as a mechanical engineer, May 1, 1996, after 21 years of service from Cummins, Inc. of Lakewood, NY. He was of the Catholic faith and a former member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Warren, PA.
Bill enjoyed baseball and played every chance he got; in his later years he also played softball for local adult leagues in Warren and the surrounding areas. He enjoyed motorcycles, boating, hunting, snowmobiling, and golfing in Florida. In his later years he found a passion for model trains and airplanes. Bill was a member of the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club. He and his wife, Kathryn, enjoyed traveling and for their 50th wedding anniversary, they went on a cruise to Hawaii.
On August 24, 1957, he married Kathryn Bearfield in East Brady, PA and they spent 66 loving years together.
In addition to his loving wife, Kathryn, Bill is survived by two daughters, Linda G. Barger and husband, Randy, of Newport News, VA, and Maria L. Blume and fiancé, Randy Shine, of Bradford; 4 grandchildren, Melissa, Lisa, Jenny, Lacy; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Henry, of East Brady; and his loving dog, Tinker Belle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Christopher W. Henry, and one brother, John P. Henry Jr.
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements. Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.