"Bec and family, So sorry for your loss Prayers are with uou. GOD BLESS."
In loving memory of
Keith L. Henley
October 7, 1931 - November 15, 2018
Keith L. Henley, 87, of Columbia City, passed away at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, IN. He was born on October 7, 1931 in Wayne County, IN. He was the son of John Eddy and Hazel M. (Ohmit) Henley.
He graduated from Lincoln High School, Cambridge City, IN with the Class of 1949. He served in the United States Air Force for 22 years of service from 1951-1973. He married Beverly A. Lepley on July 19, 1958 in Fort Wayne.
Mr. Henley was a Real Estate Agent for 35 years in Fort Wayne from 1972-2007. He first worked for Richard Lamar Real Estate and then Mike Thomas Associates for over 20 years. Keith spent time in Fort Wayne from September of 1956 until 1991 when he moved to Columbia City. He was a member of the Columbia City United Methodist Church, the American Legion, Disabled Vets and the Air Force Association. Keith was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed his travel in Alaska.
He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 60 years, Beverly A. Henley of Columbia City; 1 son, Keith L. (Megan) Henley, Jr., of Fort Wayne; 3 daughters, Debra L. (Peter) Stinson, Auburn, Diane "Lisa" (Eric) Taylor, Glen Allen, VA and Julie A. (Kevin) Salesman, Columbia City; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dorothy Wissler.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes, A Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City and from 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Columbia City United Methodist Church, 605 Forest Parkway, Columbia City. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Graveside committal services will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne with Military Rites conducted by the Whitley County Korean War Veteran's Honor Guard. Memorials may be given in memory to either the Columbia City United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Whitley County Historical Society. For additional information and to send the family a condolence, please log onto www.demoneygrimes.com.
Tributes
"So sorry for your loss..... Joe Hammons / Warsaw IN"
"Bev and family so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed Keith when I stayed with them in their home we had some wonderful times together he will be missed but now is at peace. love to all"
"Hearts and prayers are with you Bev and your family. God Bless."
"I'm very sorry to read of Sgt. Henley's passing. He was my Air Force recruiter in 1959 and part of the reason I made the Air Force a career. Please accept my sincere condolence. I salute his memory. Robert H. Strite, MSgt, USAF, Ret"
"May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will walk beside you in your journey of grief. Randy Grimes, Brett Gerber and the Staff of DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home "