John Henry

John F. Henry, 94 of Auburn, Alabama passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at Bethany House. He was born March 2, 1931 in Anniston, Alabama to Leonard Groves Henry and Margarete Nonnenmacher Henry.

Dr. Henry is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Ann H Henry; his parents; brothers: Charles Leonard Henry, and George Groves Henry. He is survived by his children: Melanie Henry Schnadelbach (Butch), Debbie H Hicks (Chris), John Frederick Henry, Jr. “Rick”; grandchildren: Robert James Schnadelbach, III “Jim”, John Anthony Schnadelbach (Barbara), and Colin David Henry.

Dr. Henry served in the Navy during the Korean War from 1954 until 1956 on the USS Tutuila ARG-4. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management from Auburn University, a Master’s degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Institute of Technology, and his Ph. D in Industrial and Labor Management with a minor in Economics and Marketing from the University of Alabama. Dr. Henry was awarded Professor Emeritus upon retirement from Auburn University having served 30 years as Professor and Head of Management Department School of Business.  After retirement from Auburn, Dr. Henry served as Professor and Dean of School of Business for Georgia Southwestern. Dr. Henry was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Kiwanis Club for over 50 years.

A graveside service will be held 1:30pm, Friday, October 10, 2025 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Auburn, Alabama with visitation beginning 12:00pm prior to the service at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home.