James Wendell Henry

James Henry, 95, of rural Carson, passed away at his home on November 7, 2014. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Loess Hills Funeral Home in Carson with Rev. Michael Harvey, officiating. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday November 9, 2014 at the funeral home.

Memorials: Directed to the family

James W. Henry was born in Macedonia, Iowa to James Otto "Jim O" and Cecil "Lorraine" (Pilling) Henry on December 1, 1918. He graduated from the Macedonia High School in 1936 and went on to attend Omaha University where he played center in football.
James was united in marriage to Annie K.Petersen on March 16, 1939 and they spent their lives in Grove Township in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, working on the farm.
James was extremely dedicated to his family. He served on several East Pottawattamie County agricultural committees. His passion for soil and wildlife conservation will live on through the ponds and wildlife habitat he built.
James passed away at his rural Carson, Iowa home on November 7, 2014 at the age of 95 years, 11 months, and 6 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife Annie; and his second wife Margaret.
James is survived by his son Richard J. Henry and wife Sharon of Macedonia; grandchildren, Angie Towne and husband Rick, and Rob Henry and wife Missy; great grandchildren, Vincent Towne and Zachary Towne, all of Omaha, NE; sister Marilyn Houser; his uncle Paul Pilling; many nephews and cousins; and host of friends.