James T. Henry, age 73, of Portage, previously of Overland Park, KS and Concord, CA, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011. James was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1956. He was a veteran of the U.S Army and had worked extensively in retail men's clothing sales over the years. He was a former member of the "Chorus of the Dunes" barbershop chorus and was an avid lifelong Hobart Brickies football fan.
James is survived by his daughters, Jean (Eric) Allen, of Gilbert, AZ, and Mary Pat Henry of Mesa, AZ; three grandchildren, Justin Jay, Michael Self, and Alyssa Graham, of Arizona; and his three nephews: William (Tricia) Tokash of Downers Grove, IL, Thomas (Amy) Tokash of Indianapolis, IN and Robert (Cyndee) Tokash of Portage. He was preceded in death by his father, James F. Henry; his mother, Betty Henry; and his sister, Sharon L. Tokash. He will be fondly remembered by his remaining family and his dear and close friends Jim and Connie Lough, of Hobart.
There will be a memorial service honoring James' life at Augustana Lutheran Church at 207 N Kelly St in Hobart on Wednesday, October 5th at 5PM with Rev. Charles R. Strietelmeier officiating. Burial will be private. Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Road, Hobart in charge of arrangements. 219-942-2109 or online reesfuneralhomes.com