Ricky Henry

Ricky Henry, 65, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital following an extended illness.

Ricky was born May 30, 1958 in Alliance, Ohio,  to Bernice (Williams) Henry.

He was a graduate of Wilson High School.

Over the years Ricky had worked for several grocery stores in the Austintown area and 25 years at Perkins in Canfield.

Ricky was a loving and caring person who made friends everywhere he went. Everything he did was out of love and he would do anything for anyone. He was an avid animal lover who would help them whenever they were in need. Ricky enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and spending time with others.  He loved lighthouses and Mustang cars. Most importantly, he loved his family and friends.

Ricky leaves to cherish in his memory his sister Lucille and brother-in-law Alan Boles as well as Henry (his little Shih Tzu) whom he made his home with. He also leaves behind his nephew, Eric (Lori) Harmon and niece Nickie Boles; great nieces and nephews, Alex (CR) Harmon, Amanda (Cody) Furr, Erica (Tom) Chagnot, Haylee Wolf and Michael Harmon; and great great nieces, Azalea, Finley and Charley.

Along with his mother he is preceded in death by his uncle Fred Williams, grandmother Bertha Williams, and a nephew Michael Harmon.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 29th, at 11:00 AM at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, November 28th, from 5-7 PM at the funeral home and also Wednesday one hour prior to the service.

Ricky will be laid to rest at West Cemetery in Berlin Center.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Animal Welfare League: 812 Youngstown Kingsville Rd, Vienna, OH 44473 in Ricky’s memory.