He attended East End High School in South Hill, VA. After graduation he went to be a great mechanic working on cars, trucks and heavy machinery.
He loved to fish, bowl and dance to James Brown. You could catch him singing “This Is a Man’s World” trying to hit the smooth moves of Mr. Brown himself. He enjoyed being around family, making memories and having a good time.
Henry leaves to cherish his memory two children, his son- LeKeith Staples and daughter- Jasmine (Derek) Lundy; four grandchildren- Derek Lundy Jr., Shavon Harkless, Sade Staples and Zi Kei Staples; one great grandchild- Karter Harkless; his siblings- Samuel (Deidra) Staples, Jr., Gilbert (Deloris) Luster, Delbert (Carolyn) Luster, and Anthony (Lucy) Luster, sister-in-law, Emma Staples, brother-in-law Woodrow Ross and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other friends.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Mimms Funeral Chapel 1827 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224