With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home, regret to announce the passing of Thomas Henry, 72, of Manning, SC, husband of Linda Henry.  He passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his residence.

Life Reflections

Mr. Thomas Henry, son of the late Wilson Henry and Ella Louise Simon Henry, was born on October 1, 1952, in Manning, South Carolina.

Thomas attended the public schools of Clarendon County. Thomas was employed by Georgia Pacific and Gold Kist in Sumter, SC for many years before retiring.

At an early age, Thomas attended Pine Grove A.M.E. Church on the River Road, Manning, SC. After meeting the love of his life, Thomas followed her and became a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Alcolu, SC under the leadership of Rev. Hazel Charles. Thomas served on the usher board and other capacities where he was needed until his health began to decline.

Thomas was easy going, kind and didn't talk much. Thomas met and married "The Love of his Life", Linda Franklin Henry on July 24, 1976.

Other than his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by: a brother, Clarence Henry, and a sister, Evelena Henry Dupree.

Those left to cherish sweet and blessed memories of Thomas: his loving and caring wife of 48 years, Mrs. Linda Franklin Henry of the home; three sons, Olajuwon Akeem (Felicia) Henry of Greenville, SC, Diontae Henry of Ft. Worth, TX and Demitri (Nimo Abdullah) Henry of Schofield, Hawaii; three grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Malachi Collier, Kameron Henry and Amanda Skye Henry; one loving grand godson, Tahj Williams of Sumter, SC; the protector of the family, his pit bull, Bruno Henry; three sisters, Leila (Willie Lee) Pompey of Manning, SC, Rosa (Glenn) Lawson of Irmo, SC and Maxine (James) Moore of Columbia, SC; two brothers, Wilson (Diane) Henry of Manning, SC and Alfred Henry of Manhattan, NY; his sisters-in-law, Annie Ruth (Leroy) Miller of Norwalk, CT, Debra (Albert) Vansklie of Sumter, SC, Delorise (Roosevelt) Wilson of Alcolu, SC, Ada Smith of the home, Carol (Carnell) Nicholson and Mattie (Leroy) Newman both of Queens, NY; one brother-in-law, Anthony Franklin of Alcolu, SC; one loving aunt, Mrs. Willie Mae Spry of Columbia, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, co-workers and friends.

The family will receive family and friends at, 6120 South Brewington Road, Manning, SC.