Alvin Henry Henley, Jr.
April 23, 1946 ~ March 12, 2025
Alvin Henry Henley Jr., of Magnolia, TX passed away peacefully in Grinnell, Iowa with family by his side on Wednesday the 12th day of March 2025. "Papa" as he was lovingly known, was called to rest into God's loving arms at the age of 78. He was born in Manhattan, New York on the 23rd day of April 1946 to Alvin Henry Henley Sr. and Eva Josephine Marsh Henley.
Alvin was a man of extraordinary character, whose gentle nature, unwavering work ethic, and kind heart left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He led with a quiet strength and his deep love for God and his family were the foundation of his life. Not only was he a "Papa", but he was a dedicated "husband", a caring "dad", and if you talked to Bryce… an awesome "Grandfather".
Papa never lost his passion for learning. He was always seeking more knowledge and wisdom with his Bible and a good book in hand. In every conversation with him, he managed to sneak in a tidbit of trivia and a quick witted joke to make you happier and smarter at the same time! A few of the many things that brought joy to his life were his love of music, a good football game, and a country western movie, starring John Wayne. However, the thing he cherished most was the time he spent bonding with his family, and keeping those connections strong. He was always there to offer the best advice and support when you needed it most. He was so incredibly loved and his memory will be held close in our hearts forever.
Alvin's legacy will be cherished and carried on by those who loved him most. He leaves behind his daughters Kristie Daily along with her husband Tom, and Cyndi Hey; sons, Alvin Henry Henley III, and Perry Henley; sixteen grandchildren, including Alvin Henley IV, Sabrina Henley, James Daily, Amanda Duran, Alyssa Henley, Samantha Henley, Perry Henley Jr., Peyton Henley, Trenton Schuman, Melissa Henley, Morgan Uhl, Bryce Hey II, Bradley Hey, and Madison Hey; seventeen great-grandchildren, including, Madalynn Briggs, Bella Briggs, Tatum Henley, Sterling Bushong, Jasper Head, Dallas Head, Colton Head, and Gracelynn Uhl; and one great-great-grandchild, Fayah Briggs. Alvin also leaves behind many other family members and a multitude of friends that he loved dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Henley Sr. and Eva Marsh Henley, his grandson CJ, and his cherished wife, Doris Jean Cole Henley, with whom he spent 58 wonderful years of marriage.
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Cremation arrangements and guidance are in the care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Prayers to Mr. Henry family. I work at Dr.Castellanos office and had the pleasure to talk with him. Most kind hearted man!! Going to be missed.
Some of my favorite memories with dad are:
I loved that for several years dad(Alvin) would bring home whatchamacallit candy bars to me and my siblings after work.
It was fun how he loved the song 🎶
I love a raining night by: Eddy Rabbit.
When it came on he was add boogie, boogie, boogie to parts of that song. It made us laugh.
He would make us pipe cleaner people.
-Cyndi-
We all had so much fun going to work with him. He worked in hardware sales. We would get to play around the hardware store. We loved going through the doors, playing in the screws and nail bins. Most of all eating the sugar cubes next to the coffee. 😊 Alvin, Kristie, Perry and Cyndi
Saturday March 22, 2025 I had to opportunity to meet one of my father’s favorite authors C.J. Box. Before my dad passing we all were looking so forward to this event. My dad has read all of C.J Box’s book and so loved his Joe Pickett series. C.J. Box released his newest book in the Joe Pickett series this past February 2025. I still wanted to go for my dad, and get him a signed copy. I will read this in his memory and am sure I’ll become a C.J Box fan myself.
Dad also loved Louis L’Amour and read all of them.
He’s most important book was the Bible. â¤ï¸
A few more memories:
He/Dad/Papa (Alvin) loved to whistle the Andy Griffin theme song. 🎶
He loved to share card tricks, and taught us to catch a hold deck of cards.
Another fun memory was when he told us to fold laundry. 🧺 Then we’d be goofing around and laughing. He would tell we weren’t suppose to be having fun. 😆
His favorite old man phase. You’d ask how he was doing. He would always reply with getting older and uglier.😆
He was a handsome man from birth.
Love his kids