David Henry

David Henry, 64, of Gifford passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, Sept. 29, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

He was born June 6, 1960, on an Air Force base in Okinawa, Japan, a son of William and Dorothy (Schulmeister) Henry. He married Patty Hygnstrom on May 10, 1980, in Fisher. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Thomas Henry of Rantoul and Anthony (Amanda) Henry of Paxton; a brother, Craig (Susanne) Henry of Houston; three sisters, Judy Stonestreet of Gifford, Nancy (Lawrence) O’Rourke of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Sue (Ron) Washaglsic of South Haven, Mich.; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Billy.

Dave was a 1978 graduate of Rantoul Township High School. He then began working at FloCon in Fisher for over 20 years. He made a second career at Voyant Beauty, working another 20 years.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, bowling and shooting pool league. He was also a fan of the Cubs, Bears and Fighting Illini.

Most of all, he loved his family. You could often find him helping family or friends with various projects.

A celebration of life will be held at the Knights of Columbus, 1001 N. Ohio Ave., Rantoul, on Saturday, Oct. 26, beginning at 2 p.m.