Felix Henry, devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend peacefully departed this earthly journey and took his heavenly flight on the evening of April 27, 2023, at the grateful age of 91. A Winston-Salem native, Fred was born on January 16, 1932, in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Felix and Venetia Henry. He was preceded in death by his eight treasured siblings: Makeba Henry, Alice Henry, Samuel Lee Henry, Willie Mae Henry Kirby, Augusta Henry, John C. Henry, Fred C. Henry, and Barbara Henry Holman.

Felix graduated from Atkins High School in Winston-Salem after serving in the Korean War from 1950 -1953. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal of the United States Army. Following his army service, Felix began work with R.J.Reynolds Tobacco Company. Felix went on to enjoy a fulfilling 34-year career as an employee of R.J.Reynolds Tobacco Company before retiring in 1989. After retirement, Felix enjoyed travelling with the Odyssey Club and walking daily.

Felix was proud to acknowledge having received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He joined Union Bethel AME Church at a young age, and continued until he could no longer attend due to his illness.

Felix was married to his travelling partner, and best friend, Claudette Cannady, in August 2008. She was a dedicated homemaker and caregiver for Felix during their marriage.

Though Felix has gone to exchange this earthly life for his heavenly reward, a host of loved ones remain behind to treasure a lifetime of rich, fond, and happy memories shared. He leaves to carry on his legacy: his wife, Claudette D. Cannady; three stepsons, John Correll(Delores) aka "Fruitney" of Atlanta, GA., David Gray and Antwan Jefferies of Winston-Salem; two stepdaughters, Treavor Houenou of High Point, NC and Nakesha Cannady of Winston-Salem; grandchildren, Joshua Gray, Ervin Boyce, Danielle Jefferies, Kelsey Jefferies, Brianna Jefferies all of Winston-Salem; sister, Beverly McMillan (Calvin); brother, Charles Henry; two sisters-in-law, Carol P. Henry, and Carolyn Henry; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. A special thanks to his devoted nieces and nephews, Alicia F. Holman, Freda Henry, Fred Henry Jr, Fernard Henry and Nikki Mack.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM, Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Union Bethel AME Church, 1716 N. Trade Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The family will greet friends thirty-minutes prior to the service. Interment in Salisbury National Cemetery.