Celebrating the Life of Larry Warzell Henry 1955-2010

"Safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on his gentle breast, There by his love o'er shaded, Sweetly my soul shall rest".

Celebration Service Monday,December 27, 2010 Eleven O'Clock In The Morning

Red Oak Missionary Baptist Church,Inc. 2717 Martin Luther King Blvd Longview, Texas 75602. Interment Perry Clay Cemetery Longview,Texas.

Reverend H.C. Rockmore,Sr. Pastor/Officiant

Larry Warzell Henry the second son of three brothers, was born to the parentage of Walter and the late Alma Jean Cannon Henry, January 10, 1955. He attended the public schools of Longview where he graduated from Longview High School in 1973. As a result of attending Kilgore College, Warzell became interested in technology and became very skilled at rebuilding computers as a hobby. He was known as the "fix-it" man in the church and community.

In 1980, Warzell met and married Carol Holland. They were blessed with a son, LeDerek, a daughter, Kymberly, and later a granddaughter, Lela Simone-Jeanell Henry.

Warzell began his career with the United States Post office and later was employed by Trailmobile. Later, he was employed by United Parcel Service (UPS) where he served faithfully for 30 years. Because of his level of dedication to the job, his friends fondly referred to him as "Mr.UPS". His customers described his services as incredible and most valuable and often showered him with gifts and praise.

Being an avid marksman, he was a founding member of the prestigious JJ's Hunting Club where he served as treasurer for many years. Additionally, he also enjoyed skiing, hunting, social outings, and most of all quality time with family and friends.

He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted and loving wife, Carol Henry, Longview, Tx; a proud son, LeDerek (Queda) Henry, Dallas, Tx; a beautiful daughter, Kymberly Henry, Arlington, Tx; father, Walter Henry, Longview, Tx; one adorable granddaughter, Lela Henry, Dallas,Tx; two brothers, Donald Henry, Longview, Tx and Michael (Marion)Henry, Gladewater,Tx; two uncles, Clifford (Mary) Henry, Elk Grove, Ca and James Clay (Sandra Kay), Gladewater, Tx; great-aunt Odell Verdell, Longview,Tx; six aunts,Eunice Jones(Noble), Dallas, Tx; Jacqueline Finch,Longview, Tx;Evelyn White(Columbus),Longview, Tx; Bobbie Masters(John),Longview, Tx; Betty McElroy, Hallsville, Tx; Bertha McElroy, Ft. Worth, Tx; loving sisters-in-law, Pat Ragster(Jerry),Longview, Tx; Victoria Dobbins, Dallas,Tx; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Holland,Jr., San Diego, CA; Terry Holland (McChall), Marshall, Tx; Billy Frank Holland, Dallas, Tx; adopted parents,James E.(deceased)and Nelderine Johnson,Longview,Tx;adopted mother,Lena Timberlake,Longview,Tx;adopted brother,Dr.LeRey Johnson(Angela),Houston,Tx;and a host of nieces,nephews,cousins,other relatives,and friends.

We are never prepared to face life darkest hour alone. During this time in our life your prayers, visits, calls, food and other acts of kindness mean so much. The outpouring of love and sympathy has lifted our hearts and given us strength. We are deeply grateful to each of you. May God bless you continuously is our prayer. The Henry Family

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Red Oak Missionary Baptist Church, 2717 South Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Longview, Texas 75602 in Memory of Mr. Larry Warzell Henry.