Philip Nathaniel Henry
1/9/2019 9:11:00 AM - Final Journey

Philip Nathaniel Henry age 85, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Andahwod Continuing Care in Mt. Pleasant.

A Memorial Mass for Philip will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 10 am. The family will receive friends on Saturday beginning at 9 am. A luncheon will follow the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Parish or to the family. Envelopes will be available at the church. 

Philip was born in Saginaw on June 7, 1933, the son of John and Ida (Krause) Henry. He married Jean Herro in Algonac on March 11, 1978. Philip resided in Algonac for over 30 years, where he was named Citizen of the Year. He was a social worker for the State of Michigan. Philip was a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club in Algonac. Phil was a great man with a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed gambling, golfing, and traveling.

Philip is survived by his wife Jean Henry of Mt. Pleasant; sister Thelma Henry-Shipman of Mt. Pleasant; godson Edwin Uleski of Algonac; nephew Kevin O’Brien of Weidman; niece Diane Henry of Chesterfield; and many other nieces and nephews.

Philip was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings Stanford, John, Jeanette, Ruth, and Barbara.