George Dewey Henry

George Dewey Henry, age 94, of 102 W Elmwood Place, Chandler, AZ 85248 passed away January 2, 2023. He was born in Clay Center, KS on August 29, 1928. George graduated from Clay Center High School, and he was married to Diane Henry (Darner) on April 2, 1948, in Clay Center. George joined the US Air Force in 1951 and retired from the Air Force in 1971. During George’s time in the Air Force, he was stationed in Japan, San Antonio TX, Wichita Falls TX, Tucson AZ, Thule Greenland and Dayton OH. George and Diane were married just 2 week short of 65 years. They raised 4 boys, Dewey L, Dana L, Dennis L and Mark W. George loved playing golf all over the country.

He is survived by his sons, Dewey L Henry (Dee), Dennis L Henry (Debbie), Mark W Henry (Shelley), his daughter-in-law, Cindy Henry, and his sister, Janice Craig (Ralph). He is also survived by his grandchildren (Jody Henry, Betsy Henry, Joe Henry, Mandy Henry, Joe Johnson, Alex Johnson, David Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Sam Johnson and Jack Johnson), 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Diane Henry (Darner), his son, Dana L Henry, and his sister, Marjorie Sanneman.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Clay Center Zoo by sending a check to Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation, PO Box 37, Clay Center, KS 67432. Please make notation on your check that the monies are for the zoo and are in memory of George Henry. Donations can also be made online at https://www.claycentercif.org/make-a-donation.cfm?fid=1635#top-of-form

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mariposagardens.com for the Henry family.