Mr. Anvil "Ambo" Henry Jr.

HENRY, Mr. Anvil "Ambo" Jr. - Age 70, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at his residence. Family hour 10:00 AM Friday, November 30, 2018 at Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, G-5283 Clio Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Pastor K.D. Yarber officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Friday. Mr. Henry will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday with the family present from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM to receive friends. Mr. Anvil “Ambo” Henry Jr. was born February 22, 1948 in Flint, Michigan, the loving son of Pastor Anvil Sr. and Mother Elowese Henry. He was raised in the church with the divine guidance of both his parents and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a very young age. In 1967, he graduated from Northwestern High School obtaining his high school diploma. In 1968, he was drafted to serve in the United States Army, after successfully completing his tours of duty; he received an honorable discharged in 1970. He was gainfully employed by General Motors Flint Assembly Plant for 30 years before retiring. Anvil was a free spirit who enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, movies, traveling, sports, singing, dancing, and laughing, while clapping his hands. He was a good conversationalist who loved sharing his wisdom and experience to help others. He enjoyed wholeheartedly spending time with family and friends. On June 10, 2002, God blessed him with a new beginning in life with Patricia, this new starting-point would fulfill 16 amazing years of marriage consisting of love, happiness, and an abundance of wonderful memories. Mr. Anvil Henry Jr. leaves to cherish his memories: loving wife, Patricia A. Henry; 4 children, LaRon D. Henry of Warren, MI, Anvil Henry III of Flint, MI, Nakia Smith of Grand Blanc, MI, and Trevor (December) Henry of Mesa, AZ; 1 step-daughter, Charmaine Davis of Missouri City, TX; grandchildren, Tiara Henry, Kaylin Henry, Tristian Henry, True Henry, and Trinity Henry; step-grandchildren, Chimeka Davis, Eyaosha Croom, Chaniya Croom; great-grandchildren, Chace Henry and Tamaria Henry; 2 brothers and 1 sister, Willies (Mozella) Henry of Mount Morris, MI, Diane Weary of Flint, MI, Ralph (Vicky) Henry of Flint, MI; step-sister, Earlie Bee Crockett of Louisville, MS; 3 brothers-in-law, Cloydell Diltz, Derek Leigh and Stephen Davis; sister-in-law, Jewell Washington; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended families and friends. Mr. Henry was preceded in death by: father, Pastor Anvil Henry Sr.; mother, Mother Elowese Henry; grandparents, Arthur Henry, Lona Dawson-Henry, Gus Jones, Nina Jones; 1 brother and 3 sisters, Portrie Mills, Eula Turner, Artis Henry and Velmateen Bridges; step-brother, Elmore Franklin; sister-in-law, Towanna R. Davis; 2 brothers-in-law, Larry Davis and Eddie Davis Jr.; 2 nephews and 1 niece, Tyrone “Roni” Roriex, Willies Henry Jr. and Raycheil McGann; and best friend, Jerome Pea.

Mr. Anvil "Ambo" Henry Jr.

February 22, 1948 - November 19, 2018