Richard Daniel Henry

Richard Daniel Henry, devoted Christian, beloved husband, son, brother, father, step-father, grandfather, step-grandfather, great-grandfather, and step-great-grandfather passed away peacefully January 11, 2025 in Cypress, Texas, with his wife by his side.

He was born to Wyatt Daniel Henry and Pearl Lee (Wilson) Henry in Bastrop, LA on October 12, 1929. A move took the family to Georgeton, SC where he spent his formative years.

Richard lived a life rich in diverse experiences and accomplishments. He spent many years in the structural steel fabrication business, but his most cherished passion was music. At the age of 14 Richard was on a radio show with his father and again in his later teens with his aunt. Throughout his musical career he played country western, rock n roll, and after retirement he began playing bluegrass where he found his musical home.

A gifted singer-songwriter, he made his mark in bluegrass and gospel music. In 1998, at the age of 68, he was a founding member of The Bluegrass Solution Band in which he was the lead singer and played mandolin. TBS played many venues in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and as far away as Nashville, and Chicago. He was an accomplished musician having written and composed all original songs that TBS performed and recorded up until 2023 when his Parkinson's Disease rendered him unable to continue performing.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Wyatt and Pearl Henry, elder brother William Lawrence, and younger sister Linda, as well as two daughters, a step-daughter, and a step-granddaughter. He is survived by his wife Susan Gayle, younger brother Gene and wife Jo Ann, his children and step-children, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren.

The family would like to acknowledge the care given to Richard for many years by Anil Odhav, MD and Aga Kuliev, MD, as well as extend heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers and administrative staff of Bristol Park at Cypress and Altus Hospice for their dedicated care, compassion, and support at the end of his life.

In accordance with Richards wishes there was a cremation and no formal service held. The family honored his death privately and found peace in abiding his wishes. There will be an inurnment at a later date.