of Maumelle, AR

November 22, 1945 - July 5, 2021

Donald Howard Henry died on the fifth of July, 2021 in Maumelle, Arkansas at the age of 75. Don was born in El Dorado and was the son of Dr. Howard Taliaferro Henry and Nancy McDonald Henry. The cause of death was complications from renal failure.

Don was educated in the Springdale public school system and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1967. After college, Don became a Captain in the United States Air Force where he served as a navigator on KC-135s in the Vietnam War. After his service, Don attend law school and graduated in 1975 from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. After passing the bar, Don joined the Little Rock law firm of House, Holmes and Jewell where he practiced for thirteen years. In 1988, Don transitioned to become in house legal counsel for First Commercial Bank, N.A., where he remained until it merged with Regions Bank in 1998. Don then became a partner at the Little Rock law firm of Mitchell Williams where he practiced law as a litigator for the rest of his career.

Don was a respected litigator, an avid supporter of continuing legal education and was a frequent speaker over the years on topics related to banking and bankruptcy. He was consistently named as one of the Best Lawyers in America and as a Mid-South Super Lawyer. He was a member of the Little Rock Rotary Club where he served as the Secretary of the Board of Directors. An avid golfer, Don could be found on the golf course at least two times per week. Don was a strong supporter of the state of Arkansas and took frequent trips with his children on the back roads to small towns to enjoy the beauty of the state.

Don is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mary Teague Henry of Maumelle, his sister Candace Nobles (Hutton) of El Dorado, his children, Nancy Ruth Zearfoss (Craig Peterson) of Barre, MA, Sarah Henry Akin (Martin) of Nashville, TN, Richard Henry (Laurie) of Lake Winnebego, MO, Marshall Henry (Alisa) of Alexandria, VA, John Martin Kincannon (Lauren) of Little Rock, and Nicholas Henry (significant other Sydney Sadler) of Little Rock, and his sister-in-law Ashley Martin of Hot Springs.

A private family service will be held at a later date to be announced by the family.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
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