Joe Ray McHenry's Obituary
Joe Ray McHenry, age 88 of Madison Heights, Michigan passed away on March 12, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1934 in Bloomington Springs, Tennessee to William Hershell McHenry and Cora Lee McHenry.
Joe has spent the last 20 years with his love, Phyllis West. He was predeceased by his wife, Elora McHenry, who passed away on October 29, 2002. Dear father of Roberta (Tim) Fox. Grandfather of Lora (Donnie) Newsom, Julie (late Dennis) Sinks, and Melissa Cruz-York. Great-Grandfather of Joel, Joshua, Terry Jr. Stephanie, Jamie, Eric, Nicholas, Greimel, Hislary. Great-Great-Grandfather of Jonah, Jayden, Mira, Jackson and Charlotte. Loving brother of Lora Rose, the late Barbara Reeves, Kenneth McHenry, Chuck McHenry, Reva Skimmihorn, and Terry McHenry.
Joe worked for the Chrysler Corporation for 47 years wherein he specialized in Hi Lo repair. Since retiring in 2000 he has spent his spare time doing the things he loved, hunting, fishing, gardening and most importantly, spending time with his family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 15th from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Thursday, March 16th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am with the Funeral Service immediately following at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, (1 block N. of 13 Mile Road, west side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan. Burial will take place immediately following the funeral at Oakview Cemetery located at 1032 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, MI.
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