Gordon Henry, Jr.

Gordon Henry, Jr. Obituary Gordon Henry Jr. was born on May 17, 1932 in Albany, GA. to Leila Trice and Gordon Henry. He is the eldest of four children born of this union. His parents and two siblings (Charles and James) have preceded him in death. Gordon attended school in Albany, GA and upon relocating to Cleveland, Ohio as a young man he attended Griswold Institute, Cleveland, OH. He studied stationary engineering, electronics and earned related certifications from the institute. Throughout his life he enjoyed reading and maintained a thirst for learning. Gordon was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952 and served in the Korean War. Upon his return from the military he secured employment with the U.S. Postal Service. During his tenure he held several different positions before an early retirement as Federal police. He also worked in tandem for Epiphany Catholic Church, Cleveland, OH where he was solely responsible for the environmental management of the church. And between his employment, he found time to volunteer with Cleveland Public Schools, where he monitored the halls and serve as a member of the PTA. He met the love of his life Essie and soon after they were united in marriage, a bond that would last a lifetime. He enjoyed many activities that included: bowling, DIY projects and fine tuning his mechanical skills. And he spent much time studying the word. He accepted the Lord at an early age and joined East Mount Zion Baptist Church soon after his arrival to Cleveland. He served on the usher board, faithfully attended Chester Lee’s Adult Sunday school and participated on other committees and activities at the church. Gordon spent his latter days at the Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cares Tower, where he enjoyed the camaraderie of other veterans. He frequently participated in recreational activities: bingo, movie night, arts and community outings. He developed many close relationships with veterans and staff. Many had become fluent interpreters of what is dubbed ‘’Henry’s” language. On January 26, 2021, Gordon peacefully was taken home to be with the Lord. He will be missed and lovingly remembered by his faithful wife of nearly 70 years. She dedicated herself to providing his care and ensuring his well-being. Gordon is survived by his children: Patrick, Alan, Balinda & Marcus; brother, Jessie; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of relative and friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gordon Henry, Jr., please visit our floral store. Read More

Gordon Henry, Jr.

May 17, 1932 - January 26, 2021