Morris James Henry

Male 1900 - 1991  (90 years)


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  • Name Morris James Henry 
    Born 15 Jan 1900  Mermentau, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 8 Jan 1991  New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 10 Jan 1991  Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I2490  Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
    Last Modified 7 Feb 2025 

    Family Mavy Clement,   b. 9 Dec 1902, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jan 1992, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Married 31 Jan 1921  Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Anita Mae Henry,   b. 1 May 1925, Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jul 1997, New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
    +2. Patsy Ruth Henry,   b. 28 Dec 1930, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jan 2015, Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
    Last Modified 8 Feb 2025 
    Family ID F1101  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 15 Jan 1900 - Mermentau, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 31 Jan 1921 - Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Jan 1991 - New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 10 Jan 1991 - Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Morris James Henry
    Morris James Henry
    Taken in 1972

    Documents
    U.S. World War I Draft Card - Morris Joseph Henry
    U.S. World War I Draft Card - Morris Joseph Henry
    Name: Morse Henry
    Race: White
    Birth Date: 15 Jan 1900
    Residence Place: Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Physical Build: Slender
    Height: Medium
    Hair Color: Brown
    Eye Color: Blue
    Relative: Oneal Henry
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Morris James Henry
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Morris James Henry
    Name: Morris James Henry
    Race: White
    Age: 42
    Birth Date: 15 Jan 1900
    Birth Place: Mermentau, Louisiana
    Residence Place: New Iberia, Iberia, Louisiana, USA
    Registration Date: 15 Feb 1942
    Registration Place: New Iberia, Iberia, Louisiana, USA
    Employer: Southern Pacific Railroad
    Height: 5' 7 1/2"
    Weight: 172 lbs.
    Complexion: Ruddy
    Hair Color: Gray Black
    Eye Color: Blue
    Next of Kin: Mrs. Mavy Clement Henry
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    Anatole 'B.B.' Clement Daughters
    Anatole "B.B." Clement Daughters
    Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on August 20, 1972
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    Obituary of Morris James Henry
    Obituary of Morris James Henry
    Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on January 11, 1981
    Obituary of Morris James Henry
    Obituary of Morris James Henry
    Published in The Crowley Post-Signal on January 11, 1981

    Headstones
    Headstone of Morris James Henry
    Headstone of Morris James Henry
    Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA
    Crypts of Morris James Henry, Mavy Clement Henry and Patsy Ruth Henry LaRose
    Crypts of Morris James Henry, Mavy Clement Henry and Patsy Ruth Henry LaRose
    Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA

  • Notes 
    • Obituary:

      Henry Services Held Saturday At Gossen Chapel

      Morris James Henry, passed from this world Thursday evening, January 8, 1981, after an illness at his home in New Iberia.

      Born in Mermentau, La., January 15, 1900, one of 13 children, the son of Eve LeBlanc and O'neal Henry who was a rice farmer and descended from a pioneer family of South Louisiana.

      At 18 years of age, he attended "Tyler Business College" in Tyler, Texas and completed the course. In 1920, he began his 45 year career with Southern Pacific Railroad Company advancing in management capacities during these years.

      In 1921, he married Mary Marie Clements of Rayne, La. The Henry's lived in Jennings, Alexandria, Opelousas, Lake Charles, New Iberia, La. and Galveston, Texas, following his 45 year career with Southern Pacific Railroad.

      As District Freight and Passenger agent in Galveston, Texas, he retired in 1965. Each community that Mr. Henry's work brought him to, he became very active in Civic organizations.

      While living in Galveston, he received a "Distinguished Service Award" from the Boy Scouts of America for contributing twenty years of dedicated service. Although he had no sons of his own, he gladly gave his time to young boys. He always looked for the good in people, loved life and lived it to the fullest. He will best be remembered for his cheerful and positive attitude.

      He recently stated, "When I pass from this world do not grieve for me. I've had a full life, a good and happy marriage and I'm very proud of both of my daughters, and all their children." At his death, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, in New Iberia, La.

      Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary C. Henry; two daughters, Mrs. Jack O. Broussard (Anita) and Mrs. F.G. LaRose, Jr. (Patsy); six grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Emil Guidry and Mrs. Albert Gauthier, of Jennings, La.

      The funeral was held at the Gossen Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 1981. Funeral arrangements were conducted by Gossen Funeral Home at Rayne La.

      (Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on January 11, 1981)

    • Obituary:

      MORRIS JAMES HENRY

      RAYNE, La. - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10, at Gossen Funeral Home for Morris James Henry, 80, who died on January 8 at his residence. Burial was held in the St. Joseph cemetery.

      Survivors include his wife, for former Mary Clement of New Iberia; two daughters, Mrs. Jack O. Broussard of New Iberia and Mrs. F.G. LaRose Jr., of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Emil Guidry and Mrs. Albert Gauthier, both of Jennings; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

      He retired in 1965 as district freight and passenger agent after 45 years of service with Southern Pacific Railroad Company. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of New Iberia.

      (Published in The Crowley Post-Signal on January 11, 1981)