Ruben “Chuck” Preston Henries III, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2020, with his loving family by his side. He was born to the late Ruben Preston Henries, Jr. and Josephine Antionette Nicosia Henries in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Marlene Holmes Henries. He is survived by his loving children, Beverly Anne Henries, Lynette Catharine Henries, Donna Arlene Henries-Kendrick (John), Collene Marie Henries-Breal (Ricky), Karen Lee Henries, and Gary Preston Henries (Gail). Proud grandfather of Courtney Hager DuPont (Robert), Bryce Preston Kendrick, Ethan Matthew Breal, and Rachael Elizabeth Breal. Great grandfather of Olivia Nichole DuPont and Robert Alexander DuPont. He is also survived by his brother, Gerard “Jerry” Henries.
He was a retiree of Kaiser Aluminum of Chalmette and Jefferson Parish Dept. of Inspection and Code Enforcement. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Service at 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm. Interment will be at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34857 Grantham College Rd, Slidell, Louisiana on Friday, October 23, 2020, at 10:00 am, where he will be joined with his wife Marlene at their final resting spot. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in honor of Marlene Henries to the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans. Messages of condolences may be left at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com. The service will be live-streamed beginning at 8:00 pm at www.facebook.com/LeitzEagan
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