Ricky Henry 1958-2023

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

He was a graduate of Wilson High School.

Over the years, Ricky 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 his memory, his sister, Lucille, and brother-in-law, Alan Boles; as well as Henry (his little Shih Tzu), with whom he made his home. He also leaves behind his nephew, Eric (Lori) Harmon; niece, Nickie Boles; great-nieces and great-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 was preceded in death by his uncle, Fred Williams; grandmother, Bertha Williams; and a nephew, Michael Harmon.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard. The family will receive relatives and friends 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at the funeral home, and also Wednesday, one hour prior to the service.

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

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, P.O. Box 66, Vienna, OH 44473 in Ricky’s memory.

Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send any expressions of sympathy to the family.

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