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 Edgar Stuart Henry, 89, of Carlisle, quietly
passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle. He was born on April 13, 1928 in
Middle Spring, Cumberland County, and was a son of the late Paul A. and Mamie (Warren) Henry.Ed was a 1946 graduate of Shippensburg High School. He
served four years in the US Air Force during the Korean War, and retired after 36 years of service as an Illustrator with
the Letterkenny Army Depot. He also worked as a free-lance painter, sign making and lettering trucks. He was a member of
Carlisle Evangelical Free Church since 1985, a life member of the Newville American Legion, and served as a Boy Scout leader
in the 1960s. Ed enjoyed visiting shut-ins and the elderly. He will be deeply missed by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Gladys L.
(Martin) Henry, one son, Keith (wife, Kitty) Henry of Gastonia, NC, three daughters; Kathy Henry (husband, Ronald) Russell
of Carlisle, Susan Henry (husband, Mike) Castles of Boiling Springs and Amy Henry (husband, Baxter) Morrison of Fayetteville,
NC, one sister, Betty Piper of Newburg, one brother, Richard (wife, Ruth) Henry of Newburg, one brother-in-law, Rev. James
White of Stroudsburg, 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
four sisters; Dorothy Henry, Janet Carbaugh, Mary Helm and Jean White and two brothers; Paul Henry and Carl Henry. A visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December
2, 2017 followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m. in the Carlisle Evangelical Free Church, 290 Petersburg Rd.,
Carlisle, with Pastors Shad Baker and Bob Gray officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle
with military honors. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, 1000 W. South St., Carlisle, PA 17013. Visit www.Since1853.com
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Our deepest sympathy to Gladys and family in your loss. Ed was a
great guy and we were happy to have known him.
Don and Pat Fry ________________
I want to extend my sincerst sympathy
to Gladys, Kathy, Keith, Susan, Amy and the rest of the family for the loss if Ed! I pray you are eased if your sorrows by
focusing on the LIFE of Ed! I have Soooo Many fond memories of Ed. From our camp outs in the back yard the night before
trout season, the Boy Scout activities he kept interesting. ALL THE JOKES, his meat and potatoes dinners, lunch and breakfasts
when he was our Camp cook and ALL THE FAMILY outings and vacations! He is missed but celebrated for having the privilege
of knowing him and being influenced by him! He meant a lot to me and my family! Happy Travels ED! We will meet again!
Toby Breon
________________ It's like I saw him yesterday and it has been years! I remember
the boy scout days of yester year. My sympathy to his family. He will be missed but now he starts a new journey.
Many
blessing.
Frank Myers Jr.
_______________ Keith,
Kathy, Sue and Amy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your families on the death of your Father. May God grant you comfort
during these difficult days.
Mary Fetrow aka Mamselle ______________ Gladys & family: so sad to hear of your
loss. I have fond memories. Your loss is Heaven's gain.
__________ Sincere Sympathy, Gladys & family/Ed was
a swell guy & good friend & neighbor. Prayers to you & your family during this difficult time..May God bless you
all...Sincerely, .
Don & Diane Jumper _______________
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