He is the son of William Jennings Henry and Anna Eliza Cockrell. Husband of Susan Delphia Fay Carpenter Henry
The Normangee Star Thursday February 8, 1940 One of Our Oldest Settlers Passes Away Ben F. Henry died Monday shortly after midnight at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nalcus Spikes. Mr. Henry was one of out oldest citizens, and had lived in and near here all his life. He was buried Monday afternoon in Hopewell Cemetery, after funeral services at the home of his daughter. Services were conducted by Bro. C. E. Bullock assisted by Bro. R. V. Holleman.
Mr. Henry was born in Leon County, March 30, 1861, being at the time of his death nearly 79 years of age. He was married to Miss Susan Delpha Carpenter in 1882. Born to this union were ten children; three daughters and seven sons, all living and all except perhaps one who was sick and unable to come, present at the funeral. They are Mrs. Ada Snow, Mrs. Ida Hennard, Mrs. Nora Spikes, Barney, Bunk, Robert, J. B., all of this county, Bud, of Tom Green county, Plomar and Walter of Houston. His aged wife still survives. One brother was here from Corsicana. Mr. Henry leaves 36 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Mr. Henry united with the First Baptist church a few years ago. Quite a number of out of town guests were present at the funeral.
Find A Grave contributor Gary W. Adams
The Normangee Star Thursday February 8, 1940 One of Our Oldest Settlers Passes Away Ben F. Henry died Monday shortly after midnight at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nalcus Spikes. Mr. Henry was one of out oldest citizens, and had lived in and near here all his life. He was buried Monday afternoon in Hopewell Cemetery, after funeral services at the home of his daughter. Services were conducted by Bro. C. E. Bullock assisted by Bro. R. V. Holleman.
Mr. Henry was born in Leon County, March 30, 1861, being at the time of his death nearly 79 years of age. He was married to Miss Susan Delpha Carpenter in 1882. Born to this union were ten children; three daughters and seven sons, all living and all except perhaps one who was sick and unable to come, present at the funeral. They are Mrs. Ada Snow, Mrs. Ida Hennard, Mrs. Nora Spikes, Barney, Bunk, Robert, J. B., all of this county, Bud, of Tom Green county, Plomar and Walter of Houston. His aged wife still survives. One brother was here from Corsicana. Mr. Henry leaves 36 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Mr. Henry united with the First Baptist church a few years ago. Quite a number of out of town guests were present at the funeral.
Find A Grave contributor Gary W. Adams
He is the son of William Jennings Henry and Anna Eliza Cockrell. Husband of Susan Delphia Fay Carpenter Henry
The Normangee Star Thursday February 8, 1940 One of Our Oldest Settlers Passes Away Ben F. Henry died Monday shortly after midnight at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nalcus Spikes. Mr. Henry was one of out oldest citizens, and had lived in and near here all his life. He was buried Monday afternoon in Hopewell Cemetery, after funeral services at the home of his daughter. Services were conducted by Bro. C. E. Bullock assisted by Bro. R. V. Holleman.
Mr. Henry was born in Leon County, March 30, 1861, being at the time of his death nearly 79 years of age. He was married to Miss Susan Delpha Carpenter in 1882. Born to this union were ten children; three daughters and seven sons, all living and all except perhaps one who was sick and unable to come, present at the funeral. They are Mrs. Ada Snow, Mrs. Ida Hennard, Mrs. Nora Spikes, Barney, Bunk, Robert, J. B., all of this county, Bud, of Tom Green county, Plomar and Walter of Houston. His aged wife still survives. One brother was here from Corsicana. Mr. Henry leaves 36 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Mr. Henry united with the First Baptist church a few years ago. Quite a number of out of town guests were present at the funeral.
Find A Grave contributor Gary W. Adams
The Normangee Star Thursday February 8, 1940 One of Our Oldest Settlers Passes Away Ben F. Henry died Monday shortly after midnight at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nalcus Spikes. Mr. Henry was one of out oldest citizens, and had lived in and near here all his life. He was buried Monday afternoon in Hopewell Cemetery, after funeral services at the home of his daughter. Services were conducted by Bro. C. E. Bullock assisted by Bro. R. V. Holleman.
Mr. Henry was born in Leon County, March 30, 1861, being at the time of his death nearly 79 years of age. He was married to Miss Susan Delpha Carpenter in 1882. Born to this union were ten children; three daughters and seven sons, all living and all except perhaps one who was sick and unable to come, present at the funeral. They are Mrs. Ada Snow, Mrs. Ida Hennard, Mrs. Nora Spikes, Barney, Bunk, Robert, J. B., all of this county, Bud, of Tom Green county, Plomar and Walter of Houston. His aged wife still survives. One brother was here from Corsicana. Mr. Henry leaves 36 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Mr. Henry united with the First Baptist church a few years ago. Quite a number of out of town guests were present at the funeral.
Find A Grave contributor Gary W. Adams
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