Gillis Paul Henry, Sr.

Gillis Paul Henry, Sr., 73, passed away Friday, January 28, 2005, in Ft. Worth, TX. 'Henry' was born September 1, 1931 in Kaplan, Louisiana to Azetille and John Henry. Raised in a Cajun home, Henry grew up hunting, fishing, and trapping. He was an incredible cook, known especially for his Cajun cuisine. He married Marjorie Marcille Bilbray-Hair in 1955. Henry was a member of the U.S. Air Force for 24 years. He proudly served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars and was honored to serve as a translator during the Paris Peace Talks. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marcille; his son, Gillis Paul Henry, Jr.; his sister, Anabelle Schexnaider; his brothers, John Henry, Jr., Chapman Pierce, Oliver Roy, Wilson Roy and Howard Roy. Survivors include his brother, Gilton Henry and spouse, Teresa, of Ragley, LA; daughter, Toni Henry, of Harrah, OK, daughter, Gale Hair-Sobotka and spouse, Don, of Ft. Worth, TX, daughter, Connie Hair-Chandler and spouse, John, of Princeton, LA; daughter-in-law, Myra Henry of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren, Sandi Richardson, Cindy Hyland, Matthew Henry, Joshua Henry, and their spouses; 7 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Good Place of North Richland Hills, TX, and Autumn Leaves of Grapevine, TX for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer''s Association. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 19, at Arlington Memory Gardens in Midwest City, OK. Services are under the direction of Smith-Parks Funeral Service, Harrah, OK.