Theodore Edward Henry

Theodore Edward Henry, a life-long Beacon resident, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon; at the age of 92. He was born in Beacon, NY on July 6, 1932, son of the late Council Henry and Adelia Elizabeth (Demond) Henry. Growing up he attended the St. James AME Church in Beacon. He graduated from Beacon High School.

Theodore served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952-1954 and received an honorable discharge; his rank was corporal.

Theodore worked for over 20-years as a machinist starting at the Tuck Tape Manufacturing Plant in Beacon, and later retired from the Chemprene Plant. Later years he enjoyed his outings to the Grand Union and KeyFood stores, where he would meet up with friends, family, and even strangers turned friends. 

Along with his parents, Theodore was also predeceased by his brother James Council Henry. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, even grand-nieces & grand-nephews, and good friends.

His Family will gather to Celebrate & Honor his Life with a Graveside Service on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11AM in the Fishkill Rural Cemetery Veterans Section, 801 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524; where Military Honors will be rendered by the United States Army Honor Guard. To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.LibbyFuneralHome.com