Ray Joseph Henkel , age 87 of Loretto, TN passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at NHC Healthcare Scott after an extended illness. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN,retired from Murray Ohio and Craftsman,a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, and a member of Loretto Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 11:00 am. Father Andrew Forsythe will be officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:30 am to 11:00 am on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Loretto Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors are:
24 Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Parents- Henry & Rose Sandschulte Henkel
Brothers- Wilfred, Hubert, & Roy Henkel
Sisters- Adeline Fredebeil, Lucille Niedergeses, Ruth Parkes, Martha Rogers,
& Rosemary Piovarcy
In lieu in flowers the family request donations to be made to the Loretto Sacred Heart School.
LORETTO MEMORIAL CHAPEL
is in charge of all arrangements.
(931) 853-6995

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