Dr. Morriss Murphey Henry, a pioneering Fayetteville physician, former state legislator, and long time community servant, died Sunday at age 92.Henry served as Washington County Coroner from 1964 to 1966, state representative from 1967 to 1972, and state senator from 1972 to 1984.
In addition to his wife, Ann, Henry is survived by his daughter Dr. Katherine Henry Baltz, and two sons, Dr. Paul Henry and attorney Mark Henry.
A celebration of his life will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville on Saturday, September 28th at 10:30am. The family has requested donations to The Nature Conservancy of Arkansas or a charity of your choice.
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