Francis C. Henry, 94, died Monday September 7, 2026 at Georgetowne Place. He was born in New Haven on November 20, 1931, the son of the late Clem C. and Ella (Schaaf). Francis graduated from New Haven High School with the Class of ’49 and served his country proudly int the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He then served in the US Navy reserves for several years, lived in California and owned an appliance business there. Returning to Fort Wayne, Francis worked at Tokheim for 10 years and then at International Harvester for the next 19 years and then enjoyed working with courier & delivery services after retirement. Francis was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Haven; the Knights of Columbus, UAW Local 57 Retirees and the American Legion Post 330, and he volunteered at St. Peter’s food pantry for many years.

Francis married Lois L. (Davis) Henry on January 4, 1958 in St. Peter Catholic Church; she preceded him in death on May 25, 2019 after 61 years of marriage. Francis was also preceded by a brothers, Jim Henry, brothers-in-law, Charles “Bud” May, Paul McKenzie, Jack O’Conner, sisters-in-law Pat Henry and Vivian Henry and a special friend, Alfreda Dewalsche.

He is survived by his sons, William Henry of Pensacola FL, Philip (Dara) Henry of Wilmington NC and Robert (Karen) Henry of New Haven; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Francis is also survived by brothers, Sam (Karen) Henry and Richard (Rose) Henry, both of Fort Wayne; sisters, Rita O’Connor and Ruth Ann May, both of Fort Wayne, and Renee (Bill) Fletcher of Ft. Lauderdale FL.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am Friday September 11, 2026 in St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church, 15535 Lincolnway East, New Haven, with visitation from 9:30-10:30am in the church. Visitation is also from 4-8pm Thursday at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. with the Rosary at 3:30pm. Francis will be laid to rest in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in New Haven, with military honors. To share a remembrance of Francis or to offer condolences to his family.

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