James “Jim” Edward Henry
July 26, 1954 - March 19, 2024
James “Jim” Edward Henry, age 69, of Townsend, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
Born in Wilmington, DE on July 26, 1954, he was the fifth child of Elva Wanamaker and the late John Frank Henry. Jim graduated from Middletown High School and enlisted in the Army National Guard. Upon completion of his National Guard tenure, he enlisted in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, Jim worked for Johnson Controls and Hercules before becoming a pipefitter for the next 20 years.
Jim was an avid sports fan, enjoyed reading, doing home improvements, and loved being outside doing yard work as well as working out. His family and friends will remember him for being intellectual and always offering advice when needed. He was a loving husband, son, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, cousin, neighbor, and friend to many.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, John Henry. He is survived by his mother, Elva Wanamaker; loving wife of 48 years, Theola E. (Hampton) Henry; children, Tyson O. Henry (Nelly), Keisha Johnson (Louis), and Jamel Henry; siblings, Elva Rogers, Carl Henry (Sharon), Lillian Henry, John Henry, Sharon Rodgers, Pandora Henry, Michael Henry, Money Blackson, Curtis Henry, and Terrance Henry; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
A committal service will begin at 1 pm on Monday, April 29, 2024, in the chapel of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
Cheryl Lawrence
You left here with the HOPE in view……Your sleeping in PEACE waiting for the PROMISE that Jehovah provides to come true. Jehovah promised at (Revelation chapter 21: 4) he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more. Neither will morning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away, and at Revelation 21: 5 and the one seated on the throne said look, I’m making all things new Also he says “Write, for these words are faithful and true”. Jim you are missed !
Done out of love and respect for my brother Jim
Tracy Henry Watson
Theora and Family,
My sincere condolences and prayers for you. Jim was a great person, very kind and loving. He will always be my brother in law.
Remember the good times, reflect on those memories. One day death will be gone. Revelation 21:3-4. I look forward to seeing Jim again!
Scott & Dawn (McClure) Baker
Theola and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. James was my classmate (Dawn) and he was a very friendly, happy guy in school. We will be praying that God’s peace will fill your hearts❤️
Nita G Scott
Family, our hearts are truly heavy with the loss of Jim,but we know God has him in his beautiful kingdom.Jim was a cousin that everyone loved,there wasn’t nothing he wouldn’t do for me. Jim you’ll be missed by your 3rd generation cousin Lailah whom you adore, she as well.Your Aunt Betty will miss your visit, long talks with laughter. Your love remains forever in our hearts.You rest on now without pain. Love Gale, Aunt Betty, Lailah
Doris Jeffers
Prayers to the family
Otis Jerry Henry
I will always have our memories cuz ❤️
Marguerite Dones
Bring submitted with a heavy heart but Almighty GOD has the plan from the beginning to the end. He never makes a mistake. Praising Almighty GOD for given us Jim Henry as we always said or Tootsie Jim. So many memories. We will meet again, In Haven😘💕🙏🏽❤️
Norma Mae Reed
My condolences to the family sending prayers🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Melissa Henry
☀️ For so many, Jim wove
Threads of hope and modeled resilience.
Cheering us on, with unwavering might,
In joy and sorrow, in dark and light.
An architect of dreams, a love that won’t bend.
A cousin, a guide, the dearest of friends
with loyalty and unwavering might,
He stitched our aspirations into the night.
When my daughter stepped into Howard’s halls,
Jim stood by her side, through dormitory walls.
He carried boxes, shared laughter and tears,
A silent cheerleader for her college years.
Through phone calls and visits, your presence remained,
A lighthouse in storms, love unchained.
Jim, the dream weaver, our silent applause,
Cheering us on through life’s intricate cause.
For daughters’ dreams, you held the flame,
Igniting hope, never tame.
In Howard’s halls, Nazeerah found her voice,
And you stood ready to support every choice.
And down in Corolla, where wild horses roam,
Jim traipsed alongside us in search of their home.
We whispered gratitude to the ocean breeze,
Guiding our steps as we wandered freely.
Through every stride, you stood beside,
With love and pride, you did provide.
So here’s to you, our dearest kin,
In every heart, your love within.
For dreams you helped to bring to view,
So our unending love we send to you.
May your threads of kindness forever entwine,
In the fabric of memories, where stars align. 🌟