Individual Details
Louis Andrew Henricy
(21 Apr 1928 - 20 Jun 2008)
Louis Andrew Henricy, of Galveston died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at his residence in Texas City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008, at West Isle Presbyterian Church.
Burial will follow Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., at Houston National Cemetery with honors in Houston under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
Louis was born on April 21, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois to Adolphus Andrew Henricy and Mabel Fraser Henricy.
He grew up in Houston and would have graduated from Reagan High School in Houston, but due to his war service, he subsequently was awarded an honorary diploma from Ball High School in 2001 with many other veterans of WW II. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the US Navy and then the US Navy Reserve until 1953.
He worked as the liaison coordinating of NASA Sky Lab, Lunar and Moon missions.
Also, he was involved in numerous closed-circuit events such as the national political conventions, and major sporting events for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company until retirement with more than 40 years of service.
His rewards and recognitions from NASA and many other National Events and Meetings are on display at the Southwestern Bell Building in Houston.
After he retired he and his wife moved from Houston to their beach home where they spent the next twenty-five years.
Mr. Henricy was a twenty-two-year member of West Isle Presbyterian Church in Galveston where he served as an elder, and the coordinator of the Christmas fund, and food and toys for the needy.
He loved his church, he enjoyed going on mission trips, and was a faithful Christian. Louis was a family man that truly loved his wife and family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandsons.
He was a member of the Houston Bay Area Emmaus Community. Louis continually demonstrated God's love through his servant's heart and generous spirit.
Louis will be missed by many people.
Louis was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Phyllis Anderson, niece, Karen Anderson, and a nephew, Charles David Hardy.
Survivors include wife of 48 years, Virginia Lee Henricy of Galveston; daughter, Susie Rinker and husband Mark of Austin, Texas; sisters, Athlie Hardy of Friendswood, Norma Martin of Houston, and Jackie Ferguson and husband Tally of Buffalo, Texas; brother, Bill Henricy of Galveston; grandsons, Jonathan Neff Rinker of Austin, and David Andrew Rinker of Austin, numerous other relatives and many friends.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice Care Team 1708 North Amburn Road Suite C Texas City, Texas.
July 25, 2008 Galveston Daily News
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008, at West Isle Presbyterian Church.
Burial will follow Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., at Houston National Cemetery with honors in Houston under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
Louis was born on April 21, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois to Adolphus Andrew Henricy and Mabel Fraser Henricy.
He grew up in Houston and would have graduated from Reagan High School in Houston, but due to his war service, he subsequently was awarded an honorary diploma from Ball High School in 2001 with many other veterans of WW II. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the US Navy and then the US Navy Reserve until 1953.
He worked as the liaison coordinating of NASA Sky Lab, Lunar and Moon missions.
Also, he was involved in numerous closed-circuit events such as the national political conventions, and major sporting events for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company until retirement with more than 40 years of service.
His rewards and recognitions from NASA and many other National Events and Meetings are on display at the Southwestern Bell Building in Houston.
After he retired he and his wife moved from Houston to their beach home where they spent the next twenty-five years.
Mr. Henricy was a twenty-two-year member of West Isle Presbyterian Church in Galveston where he served as an elder, and the coordinator of the Christmas fund, and food and toys for the needy.
He loved his church, he enjoyed going on mission trips, and was a faithful Christian. Louis was a family man that truly loved his wife and family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandsons.
He was a member of the Houston Bay Area Emmaus Community. Louis continually demonstrated God's love through his servant's heart and generous spirit.
Louis will be missed by many people.
Louis was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Phyllis Anderson, niece, Karen Anderson, and a nephew, Charles David Hardy.
Survivors include wife of 48 years, Virginia Lee Henricy of Galveston; daughter, Susie Rinker and husband Mark of Austin, Texas; sisters, Athlie Hardy of Friendswood, Norma Martin of Houston, and Jackie Ferguson and husband Tally of Buffalo, Texas; brother, Bill Henricy of Galveston; grandsons, Jonathan Neff Rinker of Austin, and David Andrew Rinker of Austin, numerous other relatives and many friends.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice Care Team 1708 North Amburn Road Suite C Texas City, Texas.
July 25, 2008 Galveston Daily News
Events
| Birth | 21 Apr 1928 | Chicago, Cook County, Illinois |  |  | |
| Draft registration | 22 Apr 1946 | Houston, Harris County, Texas | | | |
| Death | 20 Jun 2008 | Texas City, Galveston County, Texas | | | |
| Obituary | 25 Jul 2008 | Houston, Harris County, Texas | | | |
| Burial | 29 Jul 2008 | Houston National Cemetery, Harris County, Texas | | |
Families
| Spouse | Virginia Lee Bruner (1932 - 2018) |
| Child | Living |
Notes
Birth
Louis Andrew HenricySex Male
Birth Date 21 April 1928
Birthplace Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Race White
Father's Name Louis Henricy
Father's Sex Male
Father's Age 39 years
Father's Birth Year (Estimated) 1889
Father's Birthplace Chicago, Illinois
Mother's Name Mabel Frase?r
Mother's Sex Female
Mother's Age 38 years
Mother's Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Mother's Birthplace St Vincent
Event Type Birth Registration
Event Date 3 May 1928
Event Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Draft registration
Louis Andrew HenricyBirth Date 21 April 1928
Birthplace Chicago, Ill
Employer Unemployed
Complexion Dark
Race White
Height 5 9 1/2
Weight 144
Eye Color Brown
Hair Color Black
Relative's Name L A Henricy
Event Type Draft Registration
Event Date 22 April 1946
Event Place Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Affiliate Publication Number 2169790
Affiliate Publication Title World War II Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 1940-1945
Death
Louis Andrew HenricyState Texas
Residence Place Texas
Last Place of Residence Galveston, Texas
Previous Residence Postal Code 77591
Age 80
Birth Date 21 Apr 1928
Death Date 20 Jul 2008
Obituary
Louis Andrew HenricySex Male
Birth Date 21 Apr 1928
Birthplace Chicago, , Illinois
Death Date 20 Jul 2008
Death Place Texas City, , Texas
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Event Type Obituary
Event Date 25 Jul 2008
Event Place Texas, United States
Newspaper Houston Chronicle
Affiliate Name NewsBank, Inc.
Louis Andrew Henricy's Parents and Siblings:
Adolphus Andrew Henricy, Father
Mabel Fraser Henricy, Mother
Bill Henricy, Brother
Phyllis Anderson, Sister
Athlie Hardy, Sister
Norma Martin, Sister
Jackie Ferguson, Sister
Louis Andrew Henricy's Spouses and Children:
Virginia Lee Henricy, Wife
Susie Rinker, Daughter
Louis Andrew Henricy's Extended Family:
Karen Anderson, Niece
Charles David Hardy, Nephew
Mark Rinker, Son-in-law
Tally Ferguson, Brother-in-law
Jonathan Neff Rinker, Grandson
David Andrew Rinker, Grandson
Other People on This Record:
Reverend Joe Hause, Non Relative
Burial
Plot: Section C-9 Row A Plot 77Inscription: SA US Navy WW II
Longitude -95.450599
Latitude 29.930897
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