Emil Louis Henry passed away on September 14, 2018 at the age of 92.  He was born October 21, 1925 in Cole County to John and Anna Henry.  Emil graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1943.  He served as a radioman 3 ^rd class in the US Navy during World War II from 1944-1946.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Centralia with Rev. Chris Baker officiating. Burial will follow the service in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Centralia. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Fenton Funeral Chapel in Centralia.

Emil married Annabel Bond Henry on June 25, 1949 and they were a godly example of love and commitment for 69 years.  They discovered they had a connection from birth as they were both delivered by the same doctor.  In addition to his wife, Emil is survived by 4 children, Sandra (Gary) Dorr, Sharon (Paul) Martin, Sara (Scott) Boschen and Sam (Vinita) Henry.  They have been blessed with 15 grandchildren and 10 of their spouses, 28 great grandchildren with 1 spouse, and 1 great great grandchild.  He loved and faithfully prayed for each one.

Emil was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law, Paul and Golda Bond, 3 sisters and 1 brother as well as his eldest son, Steve Henry, and a daughter-in-law, Dorcas Henry Wenger.  Much of Emil's career was spent as a computer programmer at Oberman Manufacturing in Jefferson City, MO & Memphis, TN.  In 1967, he and his family moved to Centralia, MO where he was employed at A.B. Chance Co. for 23 years.

Emil was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, 5 ^th grade boys Sunday School teacher and shared his wood working skills through various projects.  He enjoyed gardening, many outdoor activities, and Cardinal baseball and did many woodworking projects for their home and others.  Emil will be remembered most for his love of God, faith in Jesus His Savior, love for his family, and his gentle, quiet spirit.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Centralia First Baptist Church Scholarship fund in care of Fenton Funeral Chapel 104 S. Collier, Centralia, MO 65240.