James Louis Henry, Sr.

James Louis Henry Sr., 80, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 at his home. He was born Dec. 26, 1930 in Chicot County, Ark. He was a retired Masonry Contractor, a Mason and a Baptist. He was the son of the late Richard Allen Henry and Alma Dunn Hodges Henry and was preceded in death by one son, James Louis Henry, Jr. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mauryne Blasingame Henry of Monticello; one son, Ruel Henry, Sr. and wife, Brenda of Bastrop, La.; daughter-in-law, Karen Henry of Hot Springs; one brother, Robert Henry of McGehee; two sisters, Frankie Rakich of Las Vegas and Mittle Bloomingdale of Star City; six grandchildren, Kristi Henry, Carey Henry, Courtney Henry, Casey Henry, Ruel Henry, Jr. and Ariel Henry; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.