James Lee Henry

December 16, 1949 - September 17, 2021

James Lee Henry, 71 of Stockton, Missouri, passed away on Friday evening, September 17, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Clinton, Missouri on December 16, 1949, to James Lloyd Henry and Jessalee Marcheta Henry. On June 11, 1974, James married his lifelong friend, Anita Louise Allcock. to this union, 4 children were born, Rebecca, Juanita, Margaret and Janet. At a young age, James attended culinary school, allowing him to further his passion of food and cooking. Throughout the years, James would always welcome relatives, friends and sometimes strangers to his table to take part in his hospitality. For many years, James provided transportation for multiple Amish communities, and became well known across the country for his willingness to drive great distances to help members of their community travel for work, reunite with family, attend special occasions and funeral services as well as other functions. James enjoyed traveling and took many trips with his family to different destinations across the United States. James was preceded in death by His parents James and Jessalee Henry; his brother John Henry; and 1 great grandchild, Wyatt Williams Bailey. He is survived by his 4 daughters, Rebecca (Michael) Smallwood, Juanita (Paul) Beachy, Margaret (Manuel) Alba, and Janet Henry; 13 grandchildren, James, Ashley, Kimberly, Cortney, Amber, Jessalie, Seth, Elizabeth, Jacob, Landon, Jordan, Joshua, and Liam; along with 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces, and a nephew; and a host of other relatives and friends. A visitation for James will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021, at the Humansville Christian Church in Humansville, Missouri from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Services are under the care and direction of Butler Funeral Home of Humansville.