Thomas R. Henry

Thomas R. Henry, age 77, of Maryville TN, passed away on June 29th, 2024 in Knoxville. A celebration of his life will be at his home with family and friends on July 11, 2024 at 3pm. 

Tom was born in Plainfield, NJ to Albert and Virginia Henry on June 7, 1947. He was an avid mechanic, and after high school he entered the military. While in the Army, he served as a helicopter mechanic in Vietnam. When leaving the military he continued his career as a mechanic working on airplanes. However, he soon discovered that his real love and passion was in flying planes. With a long and dedicated career as a pilot, he traveled the world working for companies such as Pan Am and Delta. In addition to the love of flying, Tom found joy with the simple things in life; a good laugh with family and friends, a long motorbike ride, scuba diving, home projects, or just going out to the shooting range. 

Tom is preceded in death by Albert Henry. He is survived by his wife Catherine Henry, his children Elke Korte, and Belinda and Shane Holdernesse, his siblings Pat Henry, Joan Swinsburg, and Cheryl Musson, his mother Virginia Henry, and five grandchildren Sydney Korte, Chase Holdernesse, Kai Holdernesse, Fox Holdernesse, and Kaitlyn Korte. 

Tom's infectious laugh, his caring naturing, his no-nonsense approach to life, his invaluable lessons and his dedication to family will be missed by all that knew him well.