He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life.
Jeffrey was born September 25, 1962 from Ronald Paul and Jean Ann McBride in Lewistown, PA. He received his formal education at Kishacoquillas High School in Milroy, PA.
Master Chief Henry entered the United States Navy in 1981 attending Basic Training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes Illinois. After completing his initial training, he attended and graduated from the Operations Specialist “A” School at FLEET COMBAT TRAINING CENTER ATLANTIC, Virginia Beach, VA.
He reported for duty aboard the SIXTH FLEET Flagship USS PUGET SOUND (AD 38) and after a successful tour aboard, proceeded to the USS VOGE (FF 1047) where he deployed once. He then reported for duty aboard the USS FANNING (FF 1076) where he deployed four times earning his Surface Warfare designation and selection as her 1991 Sailor of the Year. Master Chief was subsequently selected to fill a critical billet at COMDESRON SEVEN where he remained nearly a year preparing ships for Middle East deployments. He then reported to FLEET COMBAT TRAINING CENTER PACIFIC where he taught the Enlisted Tactical Applications (ETAC) COI for three years, earning his Master Training Specialist Designation, and advancement to Chief Petty Officer on 15 September 1994.
Upon completion of this tour, Master Chief returned to sea advancing to Senior Chief Petty Officer in 1997 during which time he commissioned the USS MAHAN (DDG 72). He served as Operations Department and OI division LCPO and was the first enlisted Sailor to qualify as Tactical Action Officer (TAO) during her maiden deployment. He advanced to Master Chief Petty Officer in 2001 and upon completion of this tour, transferred to USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) where he served as the Operations Department LCPO during the pre-commissioning process, commissioning, and numerous sea trials while earning his Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist designation. In mid-2003, he transferred to USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) where he again assumed the duties as Operations Department LCPO once more deploying to the C5F AOR where he stood watch as TAO and Battle Watch Captain.
Master Chief selected for the Command Master Chief program in 2006 and proceeded to the Senior Enlisted Academy in Newport, RI, where he was a graduate of Class 129, and a subsequent graduate of the CMC COI. He reported aboard USS BULKELEY (DDG 84) in early 2007 where he assumed the duties of Command Master Chief. Upon the completion of a successful tour to include deployment to the C5F AOR, he reported as the Command Master Chief of the DDG Class Squadron in June 2010.
In October 2010, Master Chief reported to the USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) where he assumed duties as Command Master Chief. At the conclusion of his tour there, Master Chief reported to his current assignment, Naval Consolidated Brig Chesapeake in May 2011 where he became the first Command Master Chief of the newly constructed facility. Master Chief holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Development from Villanova University, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University, Master of Science in Education from University of Kansas, and a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Excelsior College. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (seven awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (five awards), and numerous other personal and unit awards.
Master Chief Henry preceded by his parents, Ronald Henry and Jean McBride. He is survived by his wife; Sharon Moore-Henry nearly 20 years, daughters; Chevellonne Carter, Jacquellia Henry, Chylha Henry, and Chelsea Henry, son; Joshua Henry, son-in-law; Julio Presna Pimentel; grandsons; Julio Prensa Jr and Ulysee Prensa; step-mother; Barbara Helen Henry; sister and brother-in-law; Carrie and Bryan Schmoyer; nieces; Addie and Ella Schmoyer; and a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-laws, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ that strengthenth me.”
2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
Why do eagles soar high in the sky? Eagles do not like to mingle too close to land. They know that their hearts belong in the sky.
Jeff knew the time was coming when he had to spread his wings and soar high into the sky like an eagle. He knew he needed to wait for his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. His earthly body was exhausted and weary, but his soul was wavering in the storm. He was a fantastic husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, and leader, but his time to soar was no mistake but God’s plan. Ascending to Heaven like eagles is the greatest gift we all long for one day. Rest in Peace, Jeff.
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