Henry Hudson Safrit, age 95, son of the late Homer and Roxie Safrit, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on August 19, 2019. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family who adored him. He leaves behind a long legacy of love, devotion and commitment.
Affectionately known as Daddy, Poppy, Papdaddy and Mr. Henry, he was loved by all who knew him as he was a kind, loving and genuine soul. He lived his life as a true example of the "Greatest Generation", a true Patriot. A United States Navy Veteran of WWII and a proud member of the Amphibious Task Force during the Normandy invasion at Omaha Beach, like many of his generation, he fought for his Country and for the freedom of all people.
Henry married the love of his life Jewell Frye on August 28,1948 after they met on a blind date. From that moment they were "stuck like glue" for the next 65 years until her passing in 2013. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Sheri Safrit, Angela Morrow and Robin Safrit. He was blessed with 3 grandchildren, Heather Nichols, Micah Bridges and Christie Klassette; and 5 great-grandchildren, Zac Gardner, William Klassette, Gunner Klassette, Jewell Nichols and Aria Nichols.
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