In an effort to carry on the legacy of Van James Henry, his family has set up the Van Henry Legacy Fund for Appalachian Ohio to continue to make a difference throughout southern and eastern Ohio … just like he did.
About Van James Henry
4/30/1955 – 11/25/2021
Husband. Dad. Teacher. Coach. Mentor. Friend.
Basketball enthusiast. Champion of the Underdog. Deep thinker. Universal Encourager. Music lover. Fierce competitor. Jeep driver. Daydream believer.
Rebel. Muskie. Hall of Famer. Loyal Browns fan – he believed this might be their year until the very end.
Of all that he was, he enjoyed being Pap above all.
Carrying on his legacy are the love of his life, Rhonda; kids Heather and her husband, Chad, Shane and his wife, Val; his beloved tribe of grandchildren, Kobey, Kaiser, Delilah, De’Anthony, Dominic and Daxter; as well as players and former students scattered everywhere. He spent his life loving us all so hard.
Support the Van Henry Legacy Fund for Appalachian Ohio
Gifts to the Van Henry Legacy Fund for Appalachian Ohio are tax-deductible and can be made in many ways, including cash, bequests, stock, real estate, royalties, insurance beneficiaries and qualified charitable distributions from IRAs.
To mail your donation, please designate the fund and mail to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, 35 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764.
Donations can be made online by designating the Van Henry Legacy Fund for Appalachian Ohio when donating.