Mr. Ralph Henry

HENRY, Mr. Ralph - Age 70, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at Ascesion Genesys, Grand Blanc. Family hour 10:30 AM Friday, January 19, 2024 at Mt. Herman Baptist Church, G-5283 Clio Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM., Pastor K.D. Yarber, officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the church 10:30 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 - 6:00 PM Thursday. Mr. Ralph Henry was born May 19, 1953 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Rev. Anvil Sr. and Mother Elowese Henry. Ralph was a member of Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Flint Northwestern High School, “Class of 1975.” Ralph retired from General Motors Corporation after 35 years of service. He enjoyed doing puzzles, building things, working on cars, dancing, playing basketball and working in his yard. Ralph also enjoyed watching westerns and watching kids play. He loved coaching his favorite football team, the Detroit Lions, right from his recliner in his living room. Ralph also loved family day on Sunday’s, R&B and Jazz music, and his girls. He was strong, funny, hard working and was family oriented. Ralph was our hero. Mr. Ralph Henry leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Vicky L. Henry of Flint; 3 daughters, Courtney Quantise Henry, JaQuetta (Franklin) Robertson and Karess Quantel Henry; grandchildren, Jakeira D. Henry of Denton, TX, Kenyetta Q. Threlkeld Henry of Flint, Ke’Dazia D. Henry, Kaless T. Henry, both of Aubrey, TX, Kenyatta L. Thomas Henry of Flint, Ke’Anni K. Tyler-Henry of Aubrey, TX, Shanequa (Roshawn) Gillon and DeQuendra Ingram, both of Flint; 2 great-grandchildren, Aubrey Reid an Alayah Tucker; 2 sisters, Diane Weary and Earlie Bee Crocket; nieces, Dawn Henry Aarons, Charlisa Leslie, Kimberly Bryant, Charita Tweedy and Nakia Smith; nephews, special nephew, Undra Henry, Eugene Roriex, LaRon Henry, Anvil Henry III, Tony McGee, Curtis Henry, Donyale Weary, Maurice Roriex, Trevor Henry, Damien Williams and Miles Williams; a host of cousins; mother-in-law, Jean Banks; 2 sisters-in-law, Brenda Simmons and Hermiyon King; 8 brothers-in-law, Heshimu Williams, Christian Banks, Schyler Williams, James Williams, Anthony Williams, Clyde Battle, Errol Simmons and Terrell King; special son-in-law, Franklin Robertson; special bonus daughter, Tiffany Agee; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, Hudie Langston, Melvin Robinson, Cedric Hill, Ray Pitts, LaRon Moore and a host other bonus daughters and sons. Mr. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Anvil Sr. and Mother Elowese Henry; grandparents, Gus and Nina Jones, Arthur and Leona Dawson Henry; sisters, Velmateen Bridges, Eula Turner and Portrie Mills; 4 brothers, Willies Henry, Anvil Henry, Artis Henry and Elmore Franklin; uncle, Walter Jones; father-in-law, Norman Banks; brother-in-law, Thomas Williams; niece, Raycheil McGann; nephews, Jeffery Henry, Willies Henry Jr., James Williams Jr. and Tyrone Roriex; best friends, Delano Poplar, Charles Williams and Ollie Fryer. The family would like to express special thanks to Ascension Genesys Hospital, Flint Hurley Medical Center, Medilodge of Grand Blanc, Select Specialty Hospital and all his caregivers and medical team.

Mr. Ralph Henry

May 19, 1953 - January 12, 2024