Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

Obituary For McKinley Lewis Henry, Sr.

Mr. McKinley Lewis Henry, Sr., 93, of Phenix City, AL passed Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST Saturday, May 28, 2022 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Timothy Reynolds, officiating. Interment to follow in Edmond Cemetery, Phenix City, AL. Visitation is Friday, May 27, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. EST.

McKinley Lewis Henry, Sr. was born December 22, 1928 in Cottonton, AL to the late Rev. M.C. Henry and the late Bertha Lee Denson Henry.

He was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Willie Ree Hill and they were blessed with three children. Later in life he remarried the late Rosa Persons, where they resided in Cottonton, AL and blessed with six children.

He is preceded in death by his wives and one daughter, Vernell Guinn.

McKinley accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and joined St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Cottonton, AL where he was a dedicated member and served faithfully as a Deacon. He was truly an inspiration to his family, church family and so many others always giving good advice and words of wisdom. McKinley was a hard worker, employed as a mechanic at Bill Heard Chevrolet in Columbus, GA., for many years until his retirement. After retiring he started his own business in Cottonton, AL, where he was the owner and operator of Henry's Garage and Cafe until some years later he relocated to Phenix City, AL.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories 13 children; Johnny Henry (Marilyn) Katy,TX, McKinley Henry, Jr. (Betty) Moreno Valley, CA, Tricia Daniel (Frank) Pittsview, AL, Belinda Bolden (Jerry) Cottonton, AL, Letha Madison, Lawrenceville, GA, Sherman Henry, Cottonton, AL, Antonio Henry, Phenix City, AL, Bruce Persons, Columbus, GA, James English (Carolyn) Columbus, GA, Kimberly Marshall (Elisha) Atlanta, GA, Debra Thompson (Lionel) Tallahassee, FL, Bertha Walker, Escondido, CA, Macy Chappell (John) Cincinnati, OH; son-in-law, Cecil Guinn of San Antonio, TX and a great host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Guest Book

To our handsome grandfather, we love you and miss you. You was a good man who loves his family to make sure they taken care of. We will miss all the times we used to call you to see you was alright. You used to come and see us if need anything. We made sure to take of you. We will miss you and have to say goodbye to a beautiful angel. Rest in peace, grandpa! - William & Michelle Connor

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With Heartfelt Sympathy "Gone from your sight, but never your memories - Gone from your touch, but never your hearts." Thinking of you and hoping your memories of special times bring you comfort. Frances Bellamy Phillips and Family. Class of 1968.

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So sorry to hear about the lose of your love one praying for your family Arthur Beasley

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My thoughts and prayers are with the Henry family. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Mary K. Butler Fort Washington, MD

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Thanking God with you for a life well lived and praying that the peace of God will guard your hearts and your minds during this difficult time.

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May the God of love, hope, comfort and peace be with the Henry family at this time of sorrow. Dorothy McCoy Fortson and Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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