Born on April 28, 1937, he was the son of the late Edwin William Henry Sr. and Mabel Marie Robey.
Dewon retired from Corning Glass after 36 years of employment.
He is survived by two sons: Randall Henry Sr. and wife, Carol and Shawn Henry and wife, Susan; grandchildren: Patrick Henry and wife, Pamela, and Whitney Hessler and husband, Kyle; step- grandchildren: Denzil Baker and wife, Samantha, and Tonya Powell and fiancé, David; one brother, Edwin William Henry Jr and wife, Christine; two sisters: Josa Kilmer and husband William and Clara Derrick and husband Rex; several nieces and nephews; and dear friends: Joey and Cynthia Ross and their children: Joey Ross and fiancé Miceala Duncan, Breann Ross and fiancé Brandon Gabler, Ashleigh Ross and fiancé Dakota Overstreet and Lindsey Ross.
In addition to his parents, Dewon is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Jo Marlene Henry; one brother, Donald Henry; and one sister, June Orr.