Bryon K. Henry Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bryon K. Henry transitioned Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7:05pm at 62 years of age, surrounded by his loving family. He had many names throughout his life; Boona, Solo, Dea Henry, Dad, Mr. Henry (as his wife called him), Daddy and Pop Pop. In 1958, Bryon was born in North Philadelphia to the late Joyce E. Henry. Bryon met his wife Cheryl Pryor while both were employed by Springfield Hospital, formerly Metropolitan. They married August 4th, 1990. He gained two stepsons, who he fathered as his own. He joined First Faith Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized. He became a Deacon under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Commodore Harris. He fell in love with his new life of serving his church and it’s members. He still loved his hometown, North Philly and his “peeps” as they were called. Bryon often spoke about being a part of the “Moroccos” in North Philadelphia, which he took pride in. In his younger years, Bryon joined the United States Marine Reserve, and was honorably discharged. At a time, he was employed at the Reading Terminal and his favorite job at the former “Spectrum”, where he often would surprise his children with event tickets and concerts creating unforgettable memories. He was the Chairman of the Deacon Board and the teacher of the Adult Sunday School class until he became ill and could no longer fulfill those spiritual responsibilities. It did not stop his love and devotion to his church. He spent his time at the church, attending to it. He loved to sing and sang in various choirs. Singing gave him joy in expressing his love. Bryon owned a collection of jazz and blues records and many speakers in his man cave, where he would spend his alone time and in the company of friends. Bryon had a companion, the family dog JoJo, who sat by his side every day in support. Bryon loved his large family of in-laws, and mother-in-law Susanna Pryor, who called him son. He was the neighborhood father. He was called Pops, Unc, and Uncle Bryon by the neighborhood children. He loved all children, the fathered and fatherless. Truly loving all who stopped by to talk, especially Eagles fans. He had a dry sense of humor, but you had to love it, that was him. He will be remembered for his comic personality. Predeceased by his mother, Joyce E. Henry and baby son Brian Nolan. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Cheryl Pryor Henry, children Desiree Anderson (Arthur), Bryone K. Henry Jr, and (wife) Chaliene, Keisha Henry; step children, Tyrone Pryor Sr., Germane Pryor Sr., brother Ralph Henry; and only living aunt, Phyllis Streets. Grandchildren, Shanae and Sherise Nolan, Tyrone Jr. and Tyler Pryor, Penelope and Germane Pryor Jr., Bryce, Carter, and Bryone Henry II. Great grandchildren, Noah and Kayden Pryor. Special people in his life, Marcus White, Stanley Holland and Markieda Taylor, and a host of sister and brother in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews. And other friends in his life that were special to him.

Bryon K. Henry

May 16, 1958 - November 10, 2020