Mr. Rudy Henry Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert Rudy Henry, 86, passed away, on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-GT, in Columbus. Robert Rudolph Henry was born June 17, 1926 in Mathiston, Mississippi to the late Sylbia Jane Jones and Heron Otis Henry. Mr. Henry worked in the Material Department of Babcock & Wilcox Company for 26 years. Mr. Henry was a member of Calvery Baptist Church and was also a member of the West Point Lodge #140, Chapter 95, Council 16, Commandery 20, the Scottish Rite and the Hamasa Shrine Temple. A Veteran of U. S. Army having served in the 3rd Armored Division in Germany during WW II. Robert "Rudy" Henry married Mary Opal Holloway Henry on July 2, 1948, in Mathiston. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with the Dr. James Towery officiating, assisted by Rev. Todd Chesser. With Masonic Honor Burial Rites Burial to follow in Fellowship Cemetery near Mathiston. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his Wife Opal H. Henry; his three sons, Joe Henry (Melissa), Dale Henry (Dianne), Jeff "Pedro" Henry all of West Point; Six grandchildren; Seven great grandchildren; four sisters, Willene Harper and Maudie Young (Gailon) all of West Point, Mary E. McClain of Douglasvile, GA, and Anniece Breeland of Mathiston; and one brother, Burl Henry (Betty) of West Point. Brothers, Tim Henry, Glenn Henry, Owenton Henry, and a sister, Otis Darcy, preceded him in death. Pallbearers will be Darrell Shows, Jimmy Duke, Jonas Robinson, Corey Cantrell, Cameron Cantrell, and Chris Henley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Burton Nix, Joe Wray, and Jimmy Dale Whitt. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 460 McCord Street, West Point, MS 39773. Visitation will be Tuesday, 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Calvert Funeral Home.

Mr. Rudy Henry

January 14, 2013