Larry David Henry

Mr. Larry David Henry, age 73 of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on February 7, 1952 in Scottsburg, Indiana to parents Robert and Jenny Trotter Henry. Raised in Austin, IN, Larry graduated high school with salutatorian honors in 1970. In addition to academic excellence, Larry served as yearbook editor, participated in choral and drama activities, qualified for National Honor Society distinction, and held membership in the Latin Club. After high school, he then pursued studies at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Indiana University. On August 20, 1977, he was united in marriage to Penny Sue Gaines at the Sandy Hook United Methodist Church in Columbus, Indiana. This happy union of nearly 48 years was blessed with two daughters, Jessica and Brittany. He worked as a radio broadcaster for 40 years, starting at age 16. He shared his love for sports and broadcasting talent for stations in Columbus (Indiana), Indianapolis and Detroit. Numerous awards along the way confirmed Larry's career skill and passion. He merited first place honors from the Associated Press for the "Best Sports Feature" at WIBC for his story on "Kush Leaves Colts." At WWJ in Detroit, Larry received "Best Sports Feature" honors, plus was named Announcer of the Year for 2010. In addition, the national Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) honored Larry for his "outstanding contribution in reporting events of public importance." Besides membership in SPJ, Larry served on the board of directors for the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. He enjoyed following all sports and watching car races. He was a member of the Hanover Baptist Church in Hanover, Indiana. At the local level, Larry served on two board of directors, Jefferson County Humane Society and one term with Madison Consolidated Schools. Larry died on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 10:35 p.m. at the Hosparus Inpatient Unit of Norton Pavilion in Louisville, Kentucky.

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A LOVING FAMILY Larry will be missed by his loving wife of nearly 48 years, Penny Sue Gaines Henry of Madison, Indiana; his daughters, Jessica McClanahan and her husband, Matthew of Howell, Michigan, and Brittany Henry of Madison, Indiana; his grandchildren, Seth Henry, Juliet McClanahan and Kara McClanahan; his brother, Loren Henry and his wife, Nancy of Bloomington, Indiana; his niece, Suzanne Taggart; his great-nephew, Will Taggart; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Barbara Geisler and her husband, Al of Ripley County, Indiana, Ronnie Gaines and his wife, Donna of North Vernon, Indiana, Ruth Shirey and her husband, Lowell of Greenwood, Indiana, Marie Gilpin and her husband, Raymond of North Vernon, Indiana, Mike Gaines and his wife Janet of Fishers, Indiana; several other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Henry, his mother, Jenny Trotter Henry, his brothers, Don Henry and Ron Henry, and his sister-in-law, Joyce Seale.

CELEBRATION OF LIFEFriends and family are invited to celebrate Larry's life on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hanover Baptist Church, 3894 IN-56, Hanover, Indiana 47243. A meal will follow at the church.

MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Hanover Baptist Church. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com

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