James Henry

James "Wimpy" Henry, 90, a native of Chattanooga, died peacefully at his Oak Ridge home surrounded by his beloved family on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Wimpy was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. After graduating from Chattanooga Central, Wimpy served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He attended the University of Chattanooga and retired from DuPont after 38 years of service. Wimpy was a longtime member of Creeks Bend Golf Club and enjoyed dancing with his beautiful wife at the American Legion and VFW. He was of the Episcopal faith and a former member of St. Thaddaeus. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Mary and Tab Jones; and great-grandson, Samuel Massey Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie "Randy" Randolph Henry; daughters, Carol Massey, of Hixson and Barbie (Mike) Foster, of Oak Ridge; four grandchildren, Anna Massey (Erik Johnson), David (Latisha) Massey, James Ellison and Sarah Ellison Sommerfield; four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Noah, AJ and Zachary. Wimpy will be greatly missed by his loving family and his many friends. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. today, July 23, 2014 at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace. Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery. Mike Foster, James Ellison, David Massey, Erik Johnson, Calvin Harrison and Skip Hunerwadel will serve as pallbearers. Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences. Visitation will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. today, July 23, 2014 at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace, 423-877-3524.