Franklin D. McHenry
May 10, 1934 ~ January 5, 2010
Franklin D. “Shorty” McHenry, 75, of Weirton, a good provider to his family, passed away Tuesday January 5, 2010, at his residence.
Frank was born on May 10, 1934 in Pine Grove, WV, a son of the late Howard and Lottie Knight McHenry. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gladys M. Moran McHenry on January 4, 1994; two brothers, Elmer Wright, and Charlie McHenry; and two sisters, Shelby Yost, and Eva Harmon.
Frank retired from Weirton Steel, where he was a millwright in the Strip Steel. He served his country with the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, and loved his sports; on the top of his list was football. Hunting and fishing were his favorite past times especially when he could hunt with his son in Kentucky.
Shorty as he was known to his friends was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose 688, V.F.W. 2716, and the B.P.O.E. 1801.
He is survived by his son, Keith McHenry and his wife Diann of Versailles, KY; his daughter, Janet Kinnan and her husband Don of Colerain, OH; a brother, Kenneth McHenry of Dayton, OH; a sister, Virginia DeFrank of Follansbee, WV; two grandsons, Brandon and Travis McHenry.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Thursday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Friday.
Minister Larry Barkley will preside.
Interment will follow at the Chapel Hill Memorial Garden, Weirton, WV where Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion Firing Squad.
Sorry for you loss Janet and Don
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if you need anything, or if I can help in any way.
Janet and Don, I was so shocked and sorry to hear about Uncle Frank. We’ll be praying for you. Love, Chris, Becky, and Annaliese
Janet, Keith and family, We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Uncle Frank. We will cherish the memories of the times spent with him. Sorry we can not be there, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Love you all, Cindy, Lenny and Brianna
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Monta told me of your Dad’s passing. I have good memories of both your Mom and Dad. I know this is a very difficult time for you. My thoughts are with you.
We are really sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, even though we can’t be there. Love, Nick and Bernice Vogle.
Janet, so sorry to hear about your loss. Frank took good care of your Mom, a great lady and a true Girl Scout, and he put up with all the Scout stuff. God Bless You and Your Family. Joan Riddle
Sorry to hear of “Shorty’s” passing. I sure will miss his smiling face at the Moose when I come home. My prayers are with the family at this sad time.
Sorry for your loss. We last saw your father at one of the McHenry reunions in Sistersville. From the daughters of Thelma McHenry Sine(daughter of Paul McHenry). Once again, our deepest condolences.
Janet and Don, Although the weather conditions are preventing us from going to the visitation today, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time…Linda and the EORH crew.
Keith and Janet: I am very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Take care.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. So sorry about your loss
I send my best. Sorry I can’t b there with you. Stuck on the road. Please take care of each other. Love you all.
My family and I are truely sorry for your loss. We have been a neighbor of your father’s for many years now. My children always enjoyed his candy bars at Halloween. God Bless! Bill Orlofske, Tia, Brady & Kirsten Lancia.
Sorry for your loss although I barely knew him. He always seemed to be a sincere person.
Janet and Don, I was sorry to hear about your dad. We were going to attempt to make it up there yesterday, but the snowstorm was coming. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. You will have fond memories of your dad to help you get through this, I pray they are a comfort for you. Take Care, and I’m here if you need anything. Warmly, Lisa
Keith & Janet, so sorry for your loss. Remembering all the good family times we had. I love you both & wish I could be there today, but my thoughts will be with you today. cousin Mary E Hartsouk
we are so sorry for your lost we knew him from the moose he was a great and funny guy we will miss him
I am so sorry for your loss. We loved Uncle Frank and Aunt Tinker. They will always be in our memories, as you (children) both are. I am sorry that I could not get to the Services.
Keith and Janet, I’m so sorry for the great loss of your dad. Remembering all the fun times we had with your mom and dad at family reunions.Take care of each other. Our love and prayers are with you and your families. Aunt Shirley.
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Jim and Hilda Hahn Dee Dee Graham
Janet, I just heard about your Dad’s passing. Truly sorry to hear this sad news. He was great man and raised a couple of great kids!
Dear Keith & Family: I am so sorry at the loss of your father and my brother. Your father and mother would be so proud of your accomplishments especially such a wonderful family that I was so fortunate to meet. I can readily see why your father was so proud of you and spoke so approvingly of you so often and he should have. Take care and continue on your path.God Bless you all! With the greatest gratuitude and affection Uncle Kenneth
Dear Janet and Don: Thank you so much for all the affectionate and continuous care you extended to my brother. I know Keith would have done much more but he was so far away. I know that at times he could be pretty stubborn but I think part of that was because he had many difficulties due to his feet and he tired easily. He always spoke so tenderly and proudly of you Janet for the way you cared for him. Both your mother and father were and are so proud of you two. The Good Lord spoke of his love for children who care for their parents especially when they are old and difficult. With all my love and affection. Uncle Kenneth