Luther Doyle Henry

Luther Doyle Henry was born on April 7, 1936 and was the son to Katie and Allen Ashcraft, Sister Linda Hooper, and Brother Michael Ashcraft. Luther retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States army in 1973 and was awarded the following medals and ribbons:

Department of Army Honors and Awards:

Bronze Star medal 1967& 1972

Commendation medal 1967 and 1973

Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm 1967

Meritorious Service medal 1970

Aircraft crewman badge 1970

Presidential certification of appreciation 1973

Certification of Retirement 1973

Good conduct medal with silver loop

Worked for 20 years with Telecommunication where he was the Employee of the Month at TSI from August 1982 and June 1982

The last 20 years he traveled the world with the woman of his dreams Helena Ullrich.  He loved dancing, fishing, bowling, and working in the yard. He will be missed. He was a very dedicated Soldier.

Luther is preceded in death by both his parents.

He is survived by his daughters Doylene Thornton, Debra Hilligas, and Joanne Palmer, sons Richard Henry, and Gerald Henry, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Luther’s Life will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday, March 29, 2018 Providence-jones Family Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Youngs Prairie cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home.