Edward J. Henry, III, age 69 of Newark, Delaware passed away on September 2, 2022 surrounded by family in his home.

Ed was born in Wilmington, Delaware, to Dolores (Regener) and the late Edward J. Henry, Jr. He was a 1971 graduate of Salesianum School and a member of the Alumni Association. He served in the Delaware Army National Guard, was a member of St. Matthew's Church and the Knights of Columbus Council.

Ed retired from the family business; Edward J. Henry & Sons, Inc. Auto Body Specialists in 2018, after 25 years as the owner, president and general manager. He was an avid bow hunter, enjoyed boating, scuba diving, snowmobiling, off road biking and spending time with his family.

Ed is survived by his wife of 21 years, Elizabeth Michele (Wham) Henry; his son, Edward J. Henry, IV and his wife, Eliza of Landenberg, PA; his daughters, Jennifer Henry and her partner, Toby Hayden of Newark, Sonya Savage and her husband, Shamus of Mullica Hill, NJ and Shauna Bright and her wife, Belitza Torres of Newark; his grandchildren, Elyssa and Edward J Henry V, Mariah Fox, Scarlett and Violet Savage; and a great grandson, Alexander Edwards, his mother, Dolores Henry of Wilmington; his siblings and their spouses, Catherine and R. Wayne May, Bill and Carolyn Henry, Ann Marie and Buck Thomas and Beth Blanchfield, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 at 2 PM, where friends may visit after 12 Noon. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1300 N Grant Ave #100, Wilmington, DE 19806. Online condolences may be sent to Mealeyfuneralhomes.com