James R. Henry, age 70 of Homer City, (Buffington Twp.), passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown.

He was born in 1948 in Vintondale to James J. and Peggy L. Mitchell Henry.

Jim was a member of the UMWA and the American Legion in Homer City.

A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served in the US Army.

He was employed by North American Coal Co. at Helen Mine for 23 years. Following his mining career, he worked for Cameron Lumber Co. in Homer City until his retirement.

Jim is survived by his wife of 48 years, Aurelia Nicklow Henry, Homer City; two sons and one daughter - James C. Henry and wife Beth, Homer City; Mysti L. Henry and fiancé Michael Cravener, Brush Valley; Robert P. Henry and wife Danelle, Indiana; four grandchildren - Evan J. Henry, Cameron Neff, Trever Henry, Alaynna Henry; five great grandchildren; two brothers - Thomas Henry and wife Susan, Homer City; Terry Henry, Homer City; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends will be received on Sunday from 12 noon to 3 P.M. at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana, where a funeral service will begin at 3 P.M. with the Rev. Rick Markel officiating. Interment will be made in the Brush Valley Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.

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