James Phillip Henry, known to most as Phil, passed away June 3, 2016 at his residence at the age of 81 years. He was born July 10, 1934 in Fredericktown, Missouri the son of the late Archie Phillip and Inice Iona (Sanders) Henry.
On May 27, 1956 he was united in marriage to Shirley Joyce Lawrence who survives. To this union four daughters were born; Lisa and husband Rod Turnbough of Columbia, Maryland, Laurie and husband Joe Braun of Farmington, Missouri, Lynette Pouliezos who preceded him in death, and Lana and husband Mark Conner of Ironton, Missouri. Phil is survived by his brother, Howard and wife Sue Henry of Ironton, Missouri, nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, his mother-in-law, Eileen Tremmel of Hazelwood, Missouri, his son-in-law, Pat Pouliezos of Desoto, Missouri, his sister-in-law, Edith Henry of Hudson, Illinois as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents and daughter, Phil was preceded in death by his brother, Reginald Henry and...