IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Barrett W.

Barrett W. Henley  Profile Photo

Henley

September 9, 1932 – March 9, 2025

Obituary

Barrett W. Henley, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, 92, of Genoa, Ohio, died peacefully, Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, surrounded by his loving family. Barrett was born September 9, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio to Wiley and Frances (Lupton) Henley. He attended Olney School for eleven years and graduated from Waite High School in 1950. Mr. Henley proudly served in the United States Army as a Radio Operator during the Korean War. Following military service, he married the love of his life, Janice Ladd July 18, 1954. Barrett worked in glass manufacturing at Libbey-Owens-Ford – East Broadway Plant for 30 years, retiring in 1985. His strong and relentless work ethic was admired by many coworkers, friends and family. Barrett was well known around Genoa for having immaculate grass and show worthy flowers growing around his home. He supported his grandchildren in their sporting events and activities at the county fair. The family spent countless nights at Wooded Acres Campground in Lindsey, Ohio where many stories were shared around the campfire. He was an avid woodworker, fox hunter, enjoyed browsing flea markets, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Despite suffering macular degeneration for 25 years, he never allowed his limitations to slow him down.

Barrett is survived by his devoted wife of 70 years, Janice; children, Corrie Dipman-Harvey, Kim Henley (Susan), and Cathy (Michael) Johnson; grandchildren, Chad Dipman, Janet (Adam) Steinmiller, and Hannah (Joshua) Kiser; great-grandchildren, Emma & Wyatt Steinmiller , Eve and Levi Kiser; sister, Demetra Feasel; along with nieces, nephews, loving family members and dear friends. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Nancy McAdow and Larry Henley; and sons-in-law, Wayne Dipman and Roy Harvey.

The family will receive friends at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Millbury Chapel, 1111 Woodville Road (east of I-280) Thursday, Mach 13, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Funeral services Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Interment: Clay Township Cemetery. Preferred memorials to the Allen Clay Joint Fire District Station # 36.

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Services

Visitation

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March
13

Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home Millbury Chapel

440 South Coy Road, Oregon, OH 43616

2:00 - 8:00 pm

Funeral Service

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March
14

Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home Millbury Chapel

440 South Coy Road, Oregon, OH 43616

Starts at 11:00 am

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