Henry R. Small

Henry Ray Small, 74, of Huntsville, passed from time to eternity to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 2, 2007. Henry will be remembered by all who knew him for the ever-present radiant smile on his face and the twinkle in his eyes. Henry was greatly loved by his family who will miss him dearly. He loved his family and was always a strong presence in their lives. He attended Huntsville Public Schools, graduated from Sam Houston State University, and served his country in the United States Army. He leaves to cherish his memories his beloved wife of 39 years Betty Sue, his beloved daughter Susan, and his ever present and faithful rat terrier Sweetie; sisters Marjorie Barnes of Pompano Beach, FL and Imogene Hooks of Livingston; sister-in-law Alfreda Dobiyanski, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Donald and Sharon Dobiyanski and brother-in-law Raymond Dobiyanski, nephews Van H. Barnes, Jr., Everett Barnes, Bryan Barnes, Greg Dobiyanski, and nieces Kristi and Traci Dobiyanski. His parents, Henry E. Small and Minnie Prentice Small, brother Donald Small and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Barney and Martha Dobiyanski, preceded Henry in death. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday August 3, 2007 at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM. A mass of Christian Burial, celebrating Henry’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 4, 2007 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Huntsville, where he was a faithful member. Rite of committal will follow at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Anderson, Texas at 2:00 PM. Honoring Mr. Small, as pallbearers will be James Farris, Wayne Prentice, Charles Eanes, James McComb, Bill Larrison, Jerry Prentice and Wally Villareal. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Cole, Jr. The family will be forever grateful and thankful for the outstanding medical care provided by Dr. T. C. Cole, Jr. He was always there for Henry and his devoted care made Henry’s last years beautiful and pleasant. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com.