Donald J. 'Jim' Henry, age 79, resident of Shelby died Sunday January 3, 2016 at his home. Born August 7, 1936 in Shelby to Clyde L. and Helen F. (Heiland) Henry he had been a life long resident. A 1954 graduate of Shelby High School he had been employed as the district manager with Remington Steel in Fredericktown retiring in 1999. Mr. Henry was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church. Jim will be remembered for his quick wit and unique humor but most of all as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Janice (Knapp) Henry whom he wed Dec. 7, 1957; four daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Jeff Shuler of Shelby; Dawn and Rod Hopton of Ashland; Annie Shepherd of Shiloh; Faye and Dave Metzger of Shelby; one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Stephanie Henry of Savannah; nine grandchildren, Nichole (Rudy) Studd, Ryan (Michelle) Witchey and Zachary Witchey, Connor and Jeanna Hopton, Sarah and John Metzger, and Alissa (Tim) Henry; ten great grandchildren; one step brother, Harold Henry of Shelby; one niece Sherry Kidwell ; other relatives and his feline family. He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde L. Henry and Helen F. Fries; step-father, Clarence T. Fries, one sister, Merlene 'Peep' Evans and two sons-in-law, David Witchey and Ronnie Shepherd; nephew Steve Kidwell and brother-in-law, Joe Knapp. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from the Barkdull Funeral Home in Shelby. Reverend James Macdonald, his pastor, will officiate with interment in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Memorial expressions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Ronnie Shepherd FFA Scholarship Fund.

Service Information Visitation Tuesday January 5, 2016 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory 33 N. Gamble St. P.O. Box 644 Shelby, OH 44875 Funeral Service Wednesday January 6, 2016 10:30 AM Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory 33 N. Gamble St. P.O. Box 644 Shelby, OH 44875