Clarence Eugene Henry Jr.

Clarence Euguene Henry, Jr. was dealt into the family card game in heaven on July 12th, 2023 at A Journey Home Hospice House Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He was surrounded by friends and family then, and every step of the way, as he fought the fight of a lifetime against an aggressive cancer diagnosis just four months prior. Clarence was born into the world with fireworks on July 3rd, 1952 to parents Helen and Clarence Henry Sr., residing in Talala, OK. In his early life, Clarence went to school in Dewey and later attended Bartlesville High School, graduating notably as "Ugly Man on Campus,” although the ladies have always seemed to have had a very different opinion. Clarence's charm allotted him through three marriages in his life, blessing him with his three children. He was an active guy in his youth, hunting, fishing, playing co-ed soccer with local Phillips 66 league, and softball for his church, Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church. He was a man of God, attending church for many years where he made countless lifetime friendships. Clarence was a gifted musician, playing guitar, banjo, and mandelin. He notoriously put on a one-man show once that lit the dance floor on fire at a high school locally, but was most known for his bluegrass performances along with close friend, Mike Davis, in Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO. Clarence retired from the music scene and went to work in floorcovering, eventually opening his own business in Bartlesville, Sooner Carpet, with close friend and business partner, Guy Douthit (Guy is family now). Sooner Carpet has been a staple in the community now for over 35 years. Later in his life, Clarence was an avid fisherman, most often in his bass boat with son Jason, where you can be assured hilarity ensued. Clarence was a terrific golfer, frequenting his home course, Adam's Municipal Golf Course most evenings and weekends. He won the Bartlesville City Championship tournament at Adams a few years back, one of his proudest and sought-after achievements. Clarence's blood ran crimson and cream for the University of Oklahoma, and any given gameday you could hear his strong opinions at the TV from a block away. The most defining characteristic of Clarence is the love he had for his family. His tough and stubborn "Code Gray" nature would be broken down by the smile of his grandchild or the hugs from his children. That love is what he will be remembered for by all that knew him. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents Helen and Clarence Henry, Sr. and his sister Linda Atchison along with multiple aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his children, Amie Smith and husband Matt Smith, Megan Gill, and Jason Henry; Grandchildren Indiana Gill, Arden and Quinn Smith; Niece Melissa Chew; Nephew Charles Thornbrugh. Great-nephews Ryan Thornbrugh. Bailey Thornbrugh, and great-niece Taylor Barker; and countless cousins, great-great nieces and nephews, his beloved girlfriend Tanya Horton, and his two corgis. A celebration of Clarence's great life will be held at Stumpff Funeral Home on July 29th, 2023 from 2-4 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to A Journey Home Hospice House in Bartlesville, where Clarence was treated kindly in his final days on earth.

Clarence Eugene Henry Jr.

July 3, 1952 - July 12, 2023