Patrick Henry

HENRY, Patrick F. -- Age 75, of Swartz Creek passed away peacefully on September 30, 2014 surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be held 1 PM Friday October 3 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Pastor Lawrence Gill officiating. Interment at Bendle Cemetery, Clayton Township. Visitation will be held 7-9PM Wednesday, and 2-9 PM Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Swartz Creek Church of the Nazarene and the Swartz Creek Veterans Memorial. Patrick was born November 7, 1938 in Rankin, the son of Willis and Carletta (Putman) Henry. He married Christina Pavlica on December 17, 1970. Patrick worked for Fisher Body #1 and then Buick Motor until his retirement in 2000. He was a committeeman for several years, and was a volunteer Fireman for the Swartz Creek Fire Department. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1957-1960 and was also a member of the VFW Amvets Swartz Creek Post 3720. Pat (Bubba) as people so fondly liked to call him, enjoyed riding his Red Devil and Later the Blue Goose. He loved camping with his family and friends, taking long rides, and he was known to like to have a Bud Lite or two . His Favorite holiday was Halloween. He had more fun on Halloween probably than most kids. He never met a person he didn't like, or that they didn't like him. "I always used to tell people I had 5 kids and no husband, because he always acted like a kid himself." He was a prankster, this is something that anyone who knew him, knew this. And, believe me, it was hard to get one over on him. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 44 years, Christine (Chris); children, Ranae Davis, Patty (Steve) Stultz, Bobbie (Joe) Thompson and Steve (Karin) Henry; granchildren, Jenn (Chad), Quinn (Jim), Jackie (Alex), Shane, and Chloe; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Myles, Jimmy, Zane and Tatum. His kids and grandkids were his pride and joy. Also to cherish his memory are his brothers and sisters- in laws, Earl (Roberta), Tom (Sharen), Bill (Doris), Walt (Therese), Don (Parna), Ted (Jennifer), Rick (Joan), Doug (Linda), Randy (Tami), Ed (Ruth) Pavlica, Dolores Swerdan, John (Cindi) Pavlica, and Jim (Linda) Pavlica. many many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Jack and George, sisters Bonnie Baker and her husband Dick, and Ella Mae Halka and her husband Donald. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Eilander and his staff at the McLaren Cancer Center, and Dr. Wadenstorer for his many years of taking care of Pat, also McLaren Hospice for comforting Pat and his family. Tributes may be shared on the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Visitation

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek 48473, United States