Henry was born in Dunbar, West Virginia on May 7, 1951 to William Jackson Cox and Earnie Bell Cox. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Angela & Michael Di Lorenzo, son and daughter-in-law Rodney and Jaye Cox, granddaughter Destnie Cox, grandson, Billy Goodwin, sisters, Violet Taylor, Dorcas Snapp, and Charlotte Holland; brothers Johnny and Calvin Cox, and Many nieces and nephews. Interment will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, December 29, 2014 at Palms Memorial Park.