Henry L. Read
August 31, 1932 - July 24, 2026
Henry L. Read, age 93, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Born in Wilmington, DE on August 31, 1932, he was a son of the late Elmer and Mary (Russell) Read. Henry proudly served in the United States Army. He made his career as a truck driver for Teamsters Union, retiring after 42 years of service.
Henry enjoyed being a member of the American Legion as well as the Disabled American Veterans. He was also a member of the 2nd Infantry Division Korean War Veterans. In his spare time, Henry could often be found painting or woodworking. He loved spending countless hours on the water fishing and boating.
In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his children, Robert Read and JoAnn Gentner; and granddaughter, Sierra Mercado. He is survived by his wife, Annette Read; children, Barbara Mergenthaler of Bear and Michael Read (Roberta) of New Castle; stepchildren, Christina Smith (Andrew), Luis Mercado (April), Christopher Mercado, Roman Mercado, Edward Mercado (Lori), and Daniel Mercado; 26 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 12 pm until 1 pm on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 1 pm. Entombment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Henry’s memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or online by clicking here.
Christina Smith
Henry I will miss you love you always
Angel L Mercado
Henry you will be missed love you
Bernice Stonebridge
I will miss you. Still appreciate your inviting Ray and me to Charleston SC for your Army reunion. Met so many Korean War veterans and their personal stories. RIP 🙏🏽
Leva Warder
My Sincere Condolences 💓
Michelle & Dave
So sorry for your family’s loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!!!!
Dave & Michelle
Autumn Flickinger
Poppop’s painting rests on my wall so I never forget where my love for fine art came from.
I love you Poppop — rest easy.
Loreto and Carmen
Thank you for being the kindest neighbor. We will miss you sitting by the porch. Rest in peace in the arms of our Dear Father.
Judy Gibbons
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time. Henry lived life to the fullest. 93 years old is amazing and such a wonderful life, with lots of memories . We are so very sorry for your loss.
Judy & Bobby Gibbons
Antonio Schenning
Sorry you left us this early popop I love you very much I think you for the service you have given me the strength to keep going and keep my head up you are the reason I’m still in the fire service thank you for everything that you did rest easy popop I love you so very much.