of North Little Rock, AR
May 12, 1935 - January 4, 2025
Carl Ernest Henry, 89, of North Little Rock passed away on January 4, 2025.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Olive and Bill Henry and Brothers, William, Wayne and Gale.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Ruby; son, Richard Henry (Roben); daughters, Carla Greenway (D.A) and Tamara Henry; siblings, Brenda Davis (Jerry) and Wendell Henry (Jo Dean); grandchildren, Brooke Nalley (Chuck), Jessica Holmes (Ryan), Holly Lar (Scott), Beck Greenway (Adam) and Joe Holmes (Megan); great-grandchildren, Henry Nalley, Olivia Nalley, Jillian Holmes, Parker Holmes, Daniel Holmes, Ethan Lar and Harrison Lar and many nieces and nephews; along with many special friends.
Carl coached baseball, football and basketball to young boys in North Little Rock for over 40 years. Carl remained in touch with a few of his players and spoke often. Carl loved sports and wanted to share that with his players and made sure they got the opportunity to play, regardless of circumstances, which included rides to and from practice in the old red truck. Carl was born in Zoe, Oklahoma and lived in Mena until he married the love of his life, Ruby in 1956, where they lived in Millington, Tennessee, Hutchinson, Kansas and eventually remained in North Little Rock. Many of those years were spent at Burns Park, where he coached football and baseball. Eventually, the little league baseball field was named Carl Henry Field, in honor of the time he spent mentoring these young boys 6 to 13. This was his passion and it remained strong.
Carl was in the Navy for six years and during that time he was stationed in Kwajalein Atoll Island for a time.
A funeral service will be held on at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 12th at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock, Arkansas with a visitation taking place one hour prior to service. Interment will be at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday, January 15th at noon, with military honors presented.
Mr. Carl was such an amazing man. I worked with his wife Mrs ruby at camp eye care. Mr. Carl visited my job all the time just to give me a hug and speak to me . He loved his wife, kids and grandchildren so much. He will be missed. I will miss visiting with him. God bless the family
Carl was such a special person! We worked together for only a year about 15 years ago! But he has always had a special place in my life ever since then! Though we never saw each other in person again after that brief time working together. He continued over the course of all those years to call and check up on me. He was one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Every few months he would call and check in to see how myself and my family were doing. I will forever cherish our phone conversations. Even though they were very short and mostly about how everyone was doing and either football or baseball. They meant so much! I feel so blessed to have known him. My condolences to his family and deepest sympathies. He will be missed!
What can I say. This man will truly be missed. He was a father figure to me in little league. From Coach Carl I learned what it means to be sensitive yet competitive. I’m so sorry Ms Ruby and man I so wish I could talk to him one more time. I love and loved Carl so much. He taught me how to become a man. God Bless Coach Carl a man who could never be replaced.
Sending my condolences .. prayers for strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time
My deepest condolences
Coach was a good and kind man. He will be missed
Coach Henry was dedicated, kind, caring, giving wonderful man. He was my first football coach on the Lake Hill Realty team.
I have lots of fun memories from those days and Coach Henry had a huge impact on my life, as well as many others.
You will be missed Coach Henry but I know I will see you again one day.
Love you Coach
So sorry about your loss.Prayers for Strength, Comfort and Peace. God Bless
Thankful that Mr. Henry was in Officer Norman's life helpinh him to become the wonderful person we all need to see on our timeliness. Rest in peace Coach.
Sorry for NLR's loss. Coach Henry coached our younger son, Stephen (50) and drafted Carolyn to work in concession stand at Burns Park (OLD field/stadium) and to provide rides home for various teammates. Saw him often at Kroger, but have lost touch last couple of years. Have thought about him when we pass his house and when we pass ballfield.
Mr Henry was a fierce competitor. I coached at Burns Park in the Babe Ruth League with Bill Simpson when he coached Little League. The other coaches called him 'The Big Cat." He was a friendly guy, but he wanted to beat you when the game started.
RIP Mr Henry
Don Curdie
The Oilers 1982-1992
Sorry for yall loss praying for the family
Rip
Mr. Henry, Thank you for sharing your gifts and knowledge of baseball (Speedwash) and football (Lake Hill Reality), but also for being a solid role model. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry for your loss praying for the family and friends and Thank you for your service. May you Rest in peace.
Heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to the family and friends.
Sending condolences to the entire family, of Coach Henry, and to all that knew him. Sounds like he was a great influence to many. May God be with you all
So sorry for your loss. Coach Henry is still talked about around the Strozyk houses. He coached me and my brother from teenie league through Pony back in the 70s/80s We’ll never forget the “well the game will be over at 7:00 but coach Henry will talk to the team until 8:00” saying that we always had. He was a great coach, mentor and individual. He will be missed.
Prayers for your many friends and family during this time and the for the years to come as they adjust to not having you physically with them any longer. But the massive amount of shared memories made with you will never leave them! Rest in peace and comfort in the Lord's loving embrace, Coach Carl. I know you will always be watching and praying for all the wonderful people whose life you've touched!
My heartfelt condolences on your loss. Eternal rest grant unto your beloved.
Rest in peace Big Cat
I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend Praying for you and his Family
Prayer's for the family and friends
Carl, I did not know you, I read the story that Tommy Norman posted.
As a baseball coach you had
A big influence on a lot of young men. I am 56 and my many coaches taught me good lesson as a young boy. Prayers to your family and friends, Godspeed, rest well, Charles Everett Cogswell.
Praying for yall and officer Norman
Rest well Carl. You will be missed,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Carl sounds like he was an amazing man and I wish I had known him. Sending you all prayers.
My deepest condolences to Mr.Henry’s family and friends
My deepest condolences to Mr.Henry’s family and friends
Sending condolences to the family and the community
I watched Tommy talk about what amazing man you were. May you rest in peace
May you rest in heaven
Sending prayers for the family.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Thank you for your service sir! My you rest in God's loving arms.
Thank you for your service, sir. Prayers & condolences to your loved ones.
Sending my condolences prayer
Sending prayers to the family. May his soul be at peace.
My deepest condolence to the family pray that you all keep your head up your father and your husband was an awesome man may he rest in peace love yall.....
Rest Easy
Very sorry for your loss.
Very sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear the loss of a dear loved one - condolences from California
May you Rest in Peace Sir
Condolences to the family for your loss prayers
Your family is in my thoughts & prayers
Condolences to The Family and Friends
Prayers to the family
Mr Henry was a fierce competitor. I coached at Burns Park in the Babe Ruth League with Bill Simpson when he coached Little League. The other coaches called him 'The Big Cat." He was a friendly guy, but he wanted to beat you when the game started.
RIP Mr Henry
Don Curdie
The Oilers 1982-1992
Praying for the family
Condolences to the family
May he rest in peace.
Sending Condolences to the family and friends.
I'm so sorry for your loss
Carl Henry a real Man with a million plus friends. Rest in peace my Friend. May God be with your family during these trying times.
May you enjoy those streets paved of gold Sir. Fly high.
Sincere condolences to the family. May the memories help you get through this trying time. I pray God wraps his arms around you so that you can find joy in knowing his life was long and blessed.
Ruby and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss of Carl. The world feels less today. I will keep y’all in my prayers. Larita
May you RIP,,thank you for your service you will be missed
My condolences and prayers for family and friends for their loss. Rest in Peace Coach
Carl Henry was a great guy, knew him well from all his years he spent at Burns Park. Well respected by most and truly earned the dedication of the field being named for him.
Memories made and lots that coached with and against him im sure when this obit came out lots of us starting remembering back in the day.
He will be remembered and missed.
May the Lord bless his soul.
Praying for the family. Sorry for your loss.
Thanks for all you did pouring into people's lives it shows in Officer Norman. RIP
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers being sent to your family and friends.
Praying for his wife and children and family
Sending prayers for the Henry Family Legacy, may God comfort, give you strength and Peace in this season and seasons to come.
Best ball coach I ever had because of him I turned into an excellent ball player , Godspeed Coach Henry you will be missed.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Rip coach Henry sending love to the family from the UK.
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for having such an impact on Officer Norman and thank you family for letting Tommy share your loved one with all of us. May God comfort you in your time of need. May coach rest easy. Much love from NC
My Sincere Condolences to the family
Coach Henry was my first and most important coach. He taught us so much about baseball and working hard.
I remember him throwing a million batting practice pitches and completely sweating thru his T Shirt.
My Dad sponsored the team 1 year and he and Coach became good friends as they picked out uniforms and equipment.
He kept up with me throughout my playing days and even when I followed in his footsteps and became a youth coach like him.
I will miss him, but never forget him.
RIP Coach, you are in my prayers.
May he rest peacefully
So sorry for your loss Sending hugs to the family and friends Trust in Gods plan and believe this is the hardest part letting go God got you and he knows your heart he will see you through
Sending condolences and prayers and love to the family of Mr. Henry. May the Lord give you the strength to get through this difficult time. May the sweet memories give you comfort.
From Cindy /Officer Norman FB follower
Prayers for family an friends
Prayers for family an friends
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all
May you be blessed as the gates open up and receive your special throne in heaven.
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences to the coaches family what an amazing husband father and a loving coach you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
R.i.p sir
God bless his servant.
May God hold you tight and keep you safe.
Mr Henry touched the lives of countless young men in NLR over the years. I was coached by him in Teeny League at North Heights (Speedwash) and many years later coached little league football against him at Burns Park. He was always the same steady coaching force over the many years. Many are much better off for knowing Mr Carl Henry. Godspeed, Mr Henry.
Sorry for your loss Officer Norman. I've been following your stories for a long time and you are such a good man for all you do. Rest Easy to your friend and may you have comfort and peace through this difficult time. God Bless you always and God Bless the family families of Carl!
Charles Sharpe
Thank you for your military and community service. A friend of Tommy Norman.
Sending my thoughts and prayers for his family and friend's RIP Carl what a beautiful legacy you left for your community
My Condolences,may God wrap his loving arms around you and give you the peace that only comes from Him
Sorry for your loss you have my deepest and sincere condolences
Prayers for the family.
R. I. P.
Rest in peace Carl. Sending my condolences to the rest of Carl's family. So sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences to Officer Tommy Norman and family
RIP
Coach Carl, thank you for your service to this great country and your service to the kids in your community. This world needs more men like you. My heart and prayers go out to your family and friends. May you rest in everlasting peace
Sending prayers and hugs to your family , sorry for your loss .
Condolences to the family.
My condolences too his family and friends I'm so sorry and My condolences to office Norman.
My sincere condolences and prayers to all of the loved one's feeling the pain of the loss of such an amazing man. May God be with you and comfort you. May you remember every fond memory and cherish the time that was shared. God bless and keep you. Rest high on that mountain coach Carl.
Didn’t know a lot of those facts about Coach Henry. He was an amazing man. God bless you sir for all the lives you touched.
First I want to send my prayers out to the family I wanna say I’m so sorry for u All loss & To One of His Nice kind Friend who is also my Friend Officer Tommy Norman my prayers go out to u as well.
Rest Peacefully sent in Honor of Officer Tommy Norman
R.I.P sounded like a great man.
Rest In Paradise Mr. Henry and Thank You for your many years in the military, and coaching youth in sports! You are a Hero.
Father God please bless our brother Carl Ernest Henry in your everlasting glory and light. And console his family and friends with your grace and mercy as they grieve the loss of their loved one who is now with you in Heaven. May your perpetual light shine upon them in these difficult and dark days ahead, anoint them from the crowns of their heads to the soles of their feet with the blood of our savior your most holy son Jesus. I pray that they know that they are loved and their cherished Carl is in your heavenly kingdom with the heavenly host angels and in your eternal glory dear father. And that they know a loved one lost is never lost or far from us as long as we carry the love we have for them in hearts and the memories in our minds that they are always with us. In Jesus most holy and precious name be in the midst of all affected by the loss of Carl and comfort them with your love in Jesus mighty name I pray Amen.
To the Family of Carl Ernest Henry
I didn’t know Carl but I heard a lot about him through Officer Tommy Norman who said he was his coach when he played sports growing up in Little Rock Arkansas. He truly loved his coach. I am so sorry for your loss you all have my deepest condolences. Just remember death is temporary because Jehovah’s son Jesus Christ paid the ransom sacrifice for us all to gain everlasting life. John 3:16. Please read John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:4. Soon Carl will be awakened in Paradise on earth. Psalms 37:9-11,29. I’m sure you’ll find comfort learning that Carl is just in a deep sleep without dreams
To the Family of Carl Ernest Henry
I didn’t know Carl but I heard a lot about him through Officer Tommy Norman who said he was his coach when he played sports growing up in Little Rock Arkansas. He truly loved his coach. I am so sorry for your loss you all have my deepest condolences. Just remember death is temporary because Jehovah’s son Jesus Christ paid the ransom sacrifice for us all to gain everlasting life. John 3:16. Please read John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:4. Soon Carl will be awakened in Paradise on earth. Psalms 37:9-11,29. I’m sure you’ll find comfort learning that Carl is just in a deep sleep without dreams
My Condolences to the family and officers Norman
Condolences to the family
Rip
My deepest condolences
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God grant you comfort in this difficult time. My prayers for healing in the strength of Jesus name.
Prayers for the family!
Praying for the family and sending my condolences and strength for the family. And RIP
Thank you for being there for officer Norman rip
Sending my deepest condolences to all who knew and loved him. May your hearts find peace in the memories that you shared.
May God comfort your family during this difficult time
May God bless this family during this difficult time.
Send my condolences to your family.
May you rest in peace
My DEEPEST CONDOLENCES
R.I.P our HERO
Dad I miss you so much already. I hope you know just how much you are loved by all of us. I love you.
Mr Henry touched many lives through his coaching. Officer Tommy Norman spoke highly of him. May he rest in peace and his family is in my prayers.
Sending prayers for the family.
Sending prayers for the family.
My heartfelt condolences to your family . May faith and love help you maneuver through these next years. He looked to be a truly loved man.
Condolence's to the family and friends.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Prayers to his family and office Norman
Condolences to the family.
I am signing ur guestbook on behalf of Officer Tommy Normal!!! He has directed ppl to sign ur guestbook as it would mean a lot to him!!! We love anyone who Officer Tommy Norman loves!!! I read ur obituary and u were an AMAZING man!!! You will be forever loved and missed!!! I send and give my love, light, and prayers to your wife, kids, grandkids, siblings, and actually ANY&ALL loved ones who are affected by the loss of u!!! May GOD comfort them, strengthen them, and fill them with peace!!! Rest in peace sweet man!!!
Sincerely with deepest sympathy and MUCH LOVE,
Terika Lynette
Our Deepest condolences to the family of this incredible man!
I am sorry for your loss.
Officer Norman speaks about how he was such a wonderful person, I am praying for all his family and friends .
My condolences to Mr Ernest Family may he rest in peace
My condolences to his loved ones.
My condolences to his loved ones.
Sorry for your loss. rest in peace.
Thanks for your service & all you did for so many kids. May you Rest In Peace. Officer Norman thinks so much of you.
Prayer for the family
Prayer for the family
Sending my condolences and prayers
Deepest Sympathy and God's comfort to Family and Friends
Praying for his family and friends
Praying for his family and friends
Sending prayers
Condolences to family, friends and Officer Norman, so sorry for your loss
I know you were a great little league coach to Officer Norman and all the other little kids in NLR, Rest In Peace Sir
I never met him but his hugs and smiles touched more than you will ever know. His story is inspiring.
Sending prayers to the family at this difficult time
Sending prayers to the family at this difficult time
Sincere condolences to family & friends. Rest in peace.
May The Lord Jesus wrap His Arms Around Your Family and Friends and Give Them Comfort and Peace until They join you at your new Heavenly Home
All though I never knew you in person I knew you threw officer Norman and the wonderful things he said about you . I wish I could have met such a wonderful man in person you seem like you was very kind , caring and compassionate and had a impact on so many others. May you rest peacefully in heaven as your work here on earth is done.
So sorry for y'alls loss.
RIP Mr. Henry.
Thank you for your service to our country, and the NLR baseball community. You will be missed. Prayers for your friends and family.
RIP Sir and thank you for your service.
Rest in Heaven Coach
Thank you for you service!
My Condolences To The Family
My condolences to all family and friends
Rest well Sir
Sincere Condolences & Prayers to the Entire Family
Prayers and hugs for the family
Sending condolences to the family of Mr Henry
Sounds like he was a great man
I know he made a big impact on officer Norman
R.i.p prayers to the family.
Sending prayers for peace.
Sending my condolences and thank you for your service may you rest in peace
I am so sorry for your families loss but thank you for your service I am praying for your family
I am so sorry for your families loss but thank you for your service I am praying for your family
So very sorry for your loss.
In appreciation for your work and positive influence on many young boys, including Officer Norman. I’m sure you will be missed by many.
My condolence to Carl's family and friends.
Im so sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thanks for all you did for the Community & Serving in the Navy. You will always be remember & greatly miss by many! R.I.P. & L
With my condolences to the family and Officer Norman
Prayers of comfort
Rest in peace
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Love to the family,
Modena
My prayers are with the family and friends. So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Prayers for his family and friends.
My condolences to the family ! Prayers and much love
May you rest in peace and may the perpetual light shine upon you
My Prayers are with the family and you Office Norman
My sincere condolences to the family
I follow Officer Tommy Norman and we all
Know how Officer Norman admire and respects Coach.
Our prayers are with you
May You Rest in Peace and Thank you for being a wonderful person
Sending lots of prayers and love
My prayers are with the family
My condolences to you and your family.
Rest easy
RIP GOD Got You you are the Angel that will be watching over ur family and friends
To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord may he rest in Eternal peace
So sry for your lose
Deepest Sympathies!
Deepest Sympathies!
I don't know you. You must have been a cool guy. Hope you found happiness with God.
Rest easy and God bless the family and friends in this difficult time
Prayers n thoughts
My condolences to you officer Norman and the family and friends. Praying for you all.
I am so sorry for your loss
May God place his arms around the family and friends
Rip Sir
Carl may you rest easy my friend. Officer Tommy M Norman has done nothing but talk good about you. Condolences to the family.
Love Deantha
I am so sorry for your loss; you all are in my prayer. heard from office Norman. Sign Earsie Horton from Shelbyville. TX
May you RIP SIR..You did a whole lot of GREAT work..just a small bit....how Officer Norman turned out !!
Prayers And Condolences go out to all of his family and friends. I will keep you all in my Prayers during this time. Praying for Peace And Love sent from Above. New Orleans mourns with yall!! God Bless
Rest in peace Sir
Thank you for your service. May you Rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to his family at this sad time may he now rest in eternal peace
My deepest sympathies.
You Sound like a Amazing Man and definitely a Mentor and Roll Model to Several Kids..God Bless..
Rest in love dear,, prayers for family
I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy, condolences and prayers.
Thank you for your service, both in the military and community.
I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy, condolences and prayers.
The Bolden Family Of Tiptonville Tennessee We Sends Our Deepest Sympathy..
The Bolden Family Of Tiptonville Tennessee We Sends Our Deepest Sympathy..
Sending Love and Hugs from Upstate NY
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family and Officer Norman and all those who love and follow him. RIP. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country.
May the Lord bless you and keep you, Carl. May His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may He turn His face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26
You’ve left a legacy of love, dedication, and mentorship through your years of coaching and your service to our country. Your faith, your family, and your community have been touched by your life in countless ways. May you now rest in the eternal peace and joy of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessings to Ruby, Richard, Carla, Tamara, and all the extended family and friends who loved and were loved by Carl. May you find strength and comfort in the memories you shared and in the hope of the resurrection.
In Christ’s love,
Lisa Seeger
My deepest condolences to the Henry family
Rest in peace until you are reunited with your loved ones!
May God comfort your family as they grieve your loss!
Blessings to all
Sorry For Your Loss Condolences To The Family
May the love and memories you shared bring you comfort in the days ahead. God Bless
I am a follower of Officer Tommy
My deepest condolences to your family!Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Thank you for your service,Sir
Officer Norman praises you, so I know you were a huge influence in his life. Thank you for that! Prayers and healing thoughts for your family. Godspeed.
Officer Norman praises you, so I know you were a huge influence in his life. Thank you for that! Prayers and healing thoughts for your family. Godspeed.
Praying for the family
Sending deepest sympathy
My condolences to your family and thank you for your service to the military and community.
RIP, sir. To the family, be strong and lean on God for comfort. God bless
So sorry for your loss prayers for the family
May he rest in peace praying for his family
So Sorry praying for his family and Friends
Sorry for your loss
Prayers to the family so sorry for your loss!
Rest with the Angels Sir
With many many prayers God bless you and your beautiful family..we love you very much officer norman God bless you RIP SIR
My condolences
Thank you sir for your service
So sorry for your loss
Praying for the family sorry for your loss and officer Norman for being a good friend.
So sorry for your loss.
My deepest & heartfelt condolences to the family! May God be your strength in this time. God’s peace & blessings
Thank you for your service
You're truly missed coach Henry
My deepest condolences may God bless u all
So sorry for your loss, Mr. Henry sounds like a wonderful man. God Bless.
Rest In Eternal Peace
Coach Henry touched many countless number of lives over the years in coaching youth sports. I was on his Little League baseball team in the early 90’s, “Eaton and Embry” and will cherish those memories for the rest of my life. Coach Henry you will be greatly missed.
Uncle Carl was always fun and loved to aggravate me! So of course I gave it right back!! He will be greatly missed!! And was so very much loved! Love you all the family