Sam David Henry, Jr., of Houston, died peacefully on May 16, 2013 at his residence at the age of 85. He was born August 30, 1927 in Fort Worth, TX. He attended Texas A&M and left in 1945 to join the U.S. Navy during WWII. He married Lou Dyer Henry on June 2, 1947. They moved to Houston where he began his career in automotive sales. Henry worked for many years at Tommie Vaughn Ford and retired in 2006. He was a member of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church and a 32nd degree Mason. He was a dedicated member of The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Association for 53 years and was a Lifetime Vice President. Henry was predeceased by his wife Lou. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Henry Dobbins of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Granddaughter Krissa Dobbins Easley of Madison, MS, Grandson Trey Dyer Dobbins of Gulfport, MS and 2 great-grandchildren. Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home in Houston is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Sunday, May 19 at 1:00 p.m. with the Service following at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund.
