Henry Emile Greenwood Jr.'s Obituary
Henry Emile Greenwood, age 93, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving family by his side on the morning of October 17, 2024. He was born on October 23, 1930, to late Henry Emile Greenwood Sr. and Ethel L. Greenwood. He was a long-time resident of New Orleans, LA. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He ran his own business that was passed down by his dad. He and his late brother, Roland, made nets and fenders for ships. Henry continued to work into his 90s. He was a member of the S.D.A. Franklin Avenue Church and served many years until the church was sold. He and his wife moved to Folsom, La, after Hurricane Katrina to live next to their son, David. His greatest joy was being around his family and out in nature. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Emile Greenwood, Sr., and Ethel L. Greenwood, brothers, Melvin Greenwood, Ralph Greenwood, Roland Greenwood, granddaughter, Carlie Greenwood, grandsons Steven Wade, and Dustin Wade and great-grandson, Damian Wade.
He is survived by his loving wife, Beth Greenwood; sister, Jane Cantell; children Johnnie Sullivan (Scott), Chuck Greenwood, Hank Greenwood, Hope Harrison (Johnny), David Greenwood (Dawn); grandchildren Ashley Greenwood, Kyle Harrison, Christopher Harrison, Joshua Greenwood (Halle), and Chayne Greenwood; great-grandchildren Zoey Wade, Caydin Madison, Paris Greenwood, Traniya Scott, and a host of family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM with visitation on Thursday beginning at 9:00 AM.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The Greenwood family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com
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