Floyd William Henley

Floyd William Henley passed from this life on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012.

He was born Jan. 17, 1923, in Searcy County, Ark., to Floyd Benjamin and Ruth (Russel) Henley. Floyd married Ivene Lay on Feb. 17, 1943 at Saint Joe, Ark.; they had 69 wonderful years together.

Floyd served two tours with the Civilian Conservation Corps as a teenager. He served in the United States Army Air Cops during World War II and then worked in the war industry after his discharge. Floyd was retired but was a small businessman and master mechanic. He was active in Masonic lodges in Montana and Oklahoma and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wynona, Okla.

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother.

He was survived by his wife, Ivene of the home; his daughter, Floydean Henley of Pawhuska, Okla.; his sons Keith Henley and wife Candace of Chandler, Okla., and David Henley and wife Jean of Silverdale, Wash.; as well as two sisters; four brothers; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at First Baptist Church, Wynona, Okla., with Keith Henley and Bill Lay officiating.

Pianist was Candace Henley and music selections were “Come Morning” and “Carried Away.”

Casket bearers were David G. Henley, David K. Henley, John Henley, Kenneth Henley, Charles Henley, Orville Henley. Honorary casket bearers were Jack Henley, Frank Henley, Corbin Henley, Kyler Henley and Rye Henley.

Interment followed in the Prairie View Cemetery in Prue, Okla., with Powell Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.