George Terry Henry, Jr.

April 25, 1948 - May 28, 2022

George Terry Henry Jr passed away May 28, 2022 at the age of 74. The son of Christine Henry & George Henry Sr., Terry was born and raised in Houston, TX. Terry was a 1966 graduate from Galena Park High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters Degree from the University of Houston. He went on to teach Special Education Teacher Training at the University of Maine, Farmington. He returned to Houston to be close to his family and to take over his father’s business, Northshore Typewriter. He later ran the Palmer Episcopal Church’s program (Way Station) to aid Houston’s homeless which daily fed and provided other services to often 200 men and women. Terry enjoyed weekly lunches with his daughter, playing poker with friends, and walking the path at his apartment complex. He enjoyed going to Astros games and BBQ festivals with his son-in-law, Thomas. He proudly celebrated over 30 years of sobriety. He is survived by his daughter, Shelby Van Zanen, son-in-law Thomas Van Zanen, sister Danielle Wendeburg & husband Kenny, ex-wife Nancy Henry, nephew Joshua Wendeburg & wife Jennifer and their children Jaden, Brianna, Haiven, and Levi; nephew Mathew Wendeburg & Brittney and their children Tessa, Beau, & Tanna. Terry was well loved, and will be celebrated and mourned by many friends and family. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life service at Covenant Baptist Church, 4949 Caroline St, Houston TX 77004 on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The service will be 3:00-4:00 pm followed by a reception from 4:00-5:30. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions in Terry Henry's name to Houston Hospice. https://www.houstonhospice.org/donation-options/