Randy Lee Henry, age 60, of Manchester, MI, passed away from complications of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital - Livingston on September 19, 2020. He was born in Ypsilanti, MI on November 9, 1959, son of James E. and Dolores A. (Vinson) Henry.
Randy lived in Washtenaw County for most of his life. He was a tractor sales and service technician at G. E. Wacker in Manchester until he left to focus on his fight with MS. Farming was important to him, beginning with the FFA (Future Farmers of America) in high school. He especially liked John Deere equipment and enjoyed watching NASCAR races. As he continued the battle with MS throughout the years, he helped his parents maintain their homestead and helped his friends with their farms.
Living family includes his children, Courtney (Graham) Nichols of Adrian and Nicholas (Nicole) Mahrle of Clinton; grandchildren Mikey Mahrle and Lydia Nichols; his mother, Dolores, of Sturgis, MI; siblings, Bradley (Alena) Henry of Lansing, Irene (David) Taylor of Sturgis; brother-in-law, William Sprinkles (Dawn) of Rockwood; nieces and nephews, Jason (Mandi) Taylor, Christopher (Britney) Taylor, Andrew Taylor, Kayla Henry, Isaac Henry, Zackary Sprinkles, and Katelynn Sprinkles, as well as several great nieces and nephews. Randy was preceded in death by his father, James; sister, Wendy Sprinkles; and infant brother, Scott.
Special gratitude is expressed to Dr. Jennifer Doble and trusted friends, Lewis, Matt, Todd, and Harold, for their humor, support, and friendship.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date, likely the Spring of 2021. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Randy may be given to Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, MI.
