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Anthony "Tony" Henry

March 31, 1966 — July 11, 2019

Anthony Tyrone “Tony” Henry, 53, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends after a long battle with cancer.
A life-long resident of Athens, TN, Tony served in the Army for several years. He was employed many years with Collins & Aikman Manufacturing and then at Heil Trailer. Tony was an avid sports fan and loved spending time with his family and friends. He could often be found enjoying a fish fry at Cook Park, delivering food to his beloved Mildred or watching a ballgame with some of his closest friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas “Tommy” Henry, paternal grandparents Melvin and Mary Henry. Maternal grandmother Dorothy “Momma Dot” Walker. Survivors include his wife and sweetheart of 13 years Cyndi Byrum of Athens, TN. Mother Nadine Walker of Athens and Ronnie “Cotton” Upton. His maternal grandmother Mildred Walker of Athens. Stepmother Rose Henry of Athens, TN. Mother-in-law Charlotte Smith of Athens. Two daughters Mahalia Gentry and Aailyah Devoer, both of Athens. One son Isaiah Ferguson of Athens. One stepdaughter Shae Thomas of Athens. Two grandchildren, Emmaleigh Ferguson and Jha’mari Thomas of Athens. Siblings are Kadia (Terri) Henry, Ayanna Roberts, Martina (Dewaine) Graves, Sciarra Henry, LeTima Henry, Shea (Jamall) Scudder, Devante Henry all of Athens and Laucretia (Marcus) Looney of Niota, TN. Tony had many nephews and nieces that he loved dearly. The family would also like to acknowledge Tony’s best friend and brother-in-heart Brian “B” (Dawn) Hammonds.
Receiving of friends will be at 2:00 to 3:00 on Tuesday, July 16 at Companion Funeral Home in Athens with graveside service to follow at 3:30 pm in Hammond Cemetery, also in Athens, TN.

You are encouraged to share your personal condolences with Tonys family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com Companion Funeral Home and the Cody Family are honored to help the Henry Family with these arrangements.

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Visitation

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Athens Chapel

400 South White Street, Athens, TN 37303

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Graveside

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Starts at 3:30 pm (Central time)

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