Submitted by: Dan Rich

John Patrick Henry

Oct. 13, 1936 - June 27, 2008

South Bend Tribune 6/29/2008
SOUTH BEND - John P. "Pat" Henry, 71, a lifelong resident of South Bend, passed away Friday, June 27th, in his home. He was born on October 13, 1936, in South Bend, to the late Robert and Lelia (Humphrey) Henry. John was known to his family and friends at Uncle Pat or Pat. Pat was a 1954 graduate of Adams High School and a 1959 graduate of Purdue University. While at Purdue, he received a bachelor's degree in science engineering - computer engineering. Pat worked at Bendix for 37 years as a computer engineer prior to retiring in 1996. Pat had served his country proudly as a captain in the U.S. Army until receiving his honorable discharge in 1962. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is survived by his loving family: his nieces and nephews, Dennis L. Henry and his wife, Cheryl of Greenwood, IN, Susan L. Henry of Chicago, Timothy N.L. Henry and his wife, Michaele of Marcellus, MI, Travis J.L. Henry and his wife, Marron of Marcellus, and Patricia T.L. Henry of South Bend and their mother, Maureen C. Harris of South Bend; his sister-in-law, Barbara Henry of South Bend; and 12 great-grandnieces and nephews. Also preceding him in death were his sister, Betty A. Henry; and his brother, Michael L. Henry.

Friends may visit with his family on Monday, June 30, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Welsheimer Family Funeral Home, 521 N. William St., South Bend. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 1, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home, with Barbara Wirt officiating. Friends may also visit with the family again on Tuesday one hour prior to the start of services. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.