Individual Details
James Melvin Henry
(12 Jun 1939 - 29 Jun 2021)
The Pryor Jeffersonian, Pryor, OK, Thur. 15 Jun 1939, p.1
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Henry annouce the arrival oa an 8 pound son, born Monday, June 12, 9:45 pm at the Whitaker Hospital. The young gentleman was given the name of James Melvin. Mother and babe are reported to be doing nicely and papa Clifford is already planning to have the young man assist him in the assessor'soffice.
James "Jim" Henry
June 12, 1939 — June 29, 2021
James “Jim” Melvin Henry, 82, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on June 12, 1939 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Clifford Henry and Tressie (Hoover) Henry. Jim married the love of his life, Karein, in December of 1965. Together, they had 2 children, Stuart and Valerie. Jim was a business entrepreneur. He built the medical plaza across from Pryor’s hospital and owned various nursing homes, car washes, carpet stores, a pharmacy, and Patterson’s Flowers. Jim was a faithful member of Word Fellowship in Chouteau and enjoyed attending church services and events. He also was an avid runner. As a Conservative Republican, Jim was involved in politics for most of his life. One of Jim’s favorite pastimes was attending all of his grandson, Grady’s, sporting events. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who leaves behind many wonderful memories for his loved ones to cherish.
Services for Jim will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Shipman’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randal Smolchuck officiating. Burial will follow in Graham Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 5, 2021 at Shipman’s Funeral Home.
Jim is survived by his wife, Karein, of the home; son, Stuart Henry of Tulsa; daughter, Valerie Allen and husband Gordon of Claremore; sisters, Jetta Smolchuck of Tulsa and Sharron Pelham of St. Paul, Minnesota; and grandson, Grady. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Tressie.
Events
| Birth | 12 Jun 1939 | Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma | |||
| Marriage | Dec 1965 | Living | |||
| Death | 29 Jun 2021 | Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma |