Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
4:30 pm Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Roger Dale Henry

Roger Dale Henry, 68, of Colbert County, passed away Sept. 28 at Helen Keller Hospital from COVID complications.

Roger was a 1971 graduate of Cherokee High School. Roger was of the Christian faith and attended Frankfort Missionary Baptist Church with his family. He was a retired draftsman and had worked for four local architectural firms in his lifetime. He loved traveling to other states, visiting antique automobiles museums, putting together model cars, watching movies and building projects. Roger had traveled to 30 states with his family. He was a long-time attendee of the George Lindsay Film Festival.

He leaves behind many memories and will be missed by everyone who knew him.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 2 at Rock Creek Cemetery. Bro. Hershel Shamblin will officiate the service. The pallbearers will be Don Henry, Don Myers, Rodney Stone, Jason Stone, Will Sohocki and Michael Clemons. Honorary pallbearers will be his cousins.

A celebration of his life will be at Frankfort Missionary Baptist Church after the service, and everyone is invited.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 33 years, Melanie Henry; sons, Adam Henry, Luke Henry; mother, Imogene Henry; brother, Ronald Henry (Tammy), Linda Stone May (Keith); nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis H. Henry.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the caring staff at Helen Keller Hospital.

Spry Memorial Chapel is assisting the family. To have us sign the book for you, feel free to call, or to leave private condolences, visit our website at www.sprymemorialchapel.com.

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