DONALD BURTON “ROE” HENRY

Celebrating The Legacy and Life of, Mr. Donald Burton “Roe” Henry, age 77, a native and resident of the St. Joseph Community of Franklin, La.; Mr. Henry, also resided in Chicago, Ill. where he was a teacher, a with the Chicago School System, until his retirement.
He passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at his residence at 8:09 a.m. Mr. Henry, is survived by (1) brother: Wilfred (his wife, Elizabeth) Henry of Franklin, La.; (2) Sisters: Shirley Henry Phillips, and Minnie Henry both of Franklin, La. Mr. Henry, was preceded in death by his parents: William “Jim” Henry and Leola Wilson Henry; (1) brother: Clarence Ivory Henry; (2) sisters: Betty Lane Henry and Noel Lee Henry Stewart.
A wake service will be held at Triumph Baptist Church (1005 Iberia Street, Franklin, La.) on Friday, May 25, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturday, May 26, 2018, and a visitation Service will be observed at Saint Joseph Baptist Church, (877 Irish Bend Rd) Franklin, La. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Funeral Services p.m. The Interment will take place in the Irish Bend Benevolent Cemetery, in St. Joseph Community. Officiating Minister: Rev. Ronald C. Young & Funeral Ceremony Eulogies : Rev. Carl F. Lewis.
The Otis Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin, La. is in charge of arrangements.