He was a faithful member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and Bartholomew Masonic Lodge #28 of Monticello, AR.
Henry was a hard worker throughout his lifetime. He was hired as one of the first employees at J.P. Price Lumber Company in 1965 and retired after more than thirty years of service.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, L.B. Suber and Flossie Leonard; brother, Johnny Fred Jefferson; daughter, Claretta Smith; son, Melvin Suber; three grandsons, Melvin Holman, Sr., Carlos Holman, Xavier Holman; great-granddaughter, Bri'Juana Cavaness, and son-in-law, Rev. R. Shay Gillespie.
Henry leaves to cherish his memory, a beautiful family who can rejoice in knowing that he is present with the Lord! He is survived by his devoted wife, Vera; one son, Kenneth (Margaret) Rogers of Pine Bluff, AR; eleven daughters, Catherine Spears of Richmond, CA, Linda Bess of Pinole, CA, Kawana (Bennie) Yarbough of Joliet, IL, Sherrie Gillespie of Monticello, AR, Cheryl Elaine (Joe) Ivy of Pine Bluff, AR, Cynthia Bennett of Pine Bluff, AR, Donna (Bennie) King of Chester, VA, Patricia (Don) King of Rineyville, KY, Marion Yvette (Joe Lee) Wright of Monticello, AR, Pamela (Lee) Trotter of Monticello, AR, LaToya (P.A.) Marshall of Austin, TX; twenty-nine grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maurine Ward and Mae Thomas both of St. Louis, MO; a special cousin, Hiller "Lil Jack" Suber of Monticello, AR; and host of nephews, nieces, cousins, church family, and friends.
Funeral service strictly adhering to COVID-19 guidelines (maximum of 50 people, masks, and social distancing required) will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. D.J. Buffington officiating. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery.
A come and go, walk-through viewing strictly adhering to COVID-19 guidelines (masks and social distancing required) will be Sunday, August 9, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00pm at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home.
Services entrusted to Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home in Monticello, AR. Visit www.stephensondearman.com to sign the online guestbook.
Condolences(18)
Carol Rogers Dangerfield
Irondale, AL Tuesday, August 11, 2020 Peace be unto youFamily. God Bless🙏🏾Eloise P Miller-Miller
DECATUR, GA Monday, August 10, 2020 Pat King and family.Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
With deepest sympathy as you remember your dad.
From your Postal Service and A-PLUS family.
Eloise Miller-Bonner
Atlanta, GA
Regina Parker
Rineyville, KY Monday, August 10, 2020 Patricia: You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers!Justin & Kirstin Taynor
Little Rock, AR Monday, August 10, 2020 We are praying for you and your family during this time. Our condolences are with you all.NEICH ROBINSON
MONTICELLO, AR Sunday, August 9, 2020 Deepest Sympathy from our familyJohn Porter Price
Monticello, AR Sunday, August 9, 2020 My condolences to you Vera and to your family for the loss of Henry. I am privileged to have known Henry, and most of all count him as my friend. His was a great life.Eloise P Miller-Miller
DECATUR, GA Saturday, August 8, 2020 Pat and family.I am so saddened to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I want to offer my sincere condolences. I hope the good memories you have of him will comfort you in the days ahead.
Eloise P. Miller-Bonner
PCES Executive, Retired
A-PLUS, National Historian
Atlanta, GA
Carolyn Riley
White Plains, MD Friday, August 7, 2020 My sincere condolences to the family of Henry Suber,JrPraying for your continued strength in God.
Kim Hooks
Malvern, AR Friday, August 7, 2020 My condolences to Cheryl and all of your family. May God continue to bless console each of you.Y
Monticello, AR Friday, August 7, 2020 The Ollison and Binns’s families are lifting all of you up in prayer. God will strengthen and comfort you.Queen Mitchell
Vine Grove, KY Thursday, August 6, 2020 Sorry for you loss .. Love y’all!!Ashley Price
Biloxi, MS Thursday, August 6, 2020 My deepest sympathy for Vera and all friends who knew and loved Henry. I have wonder memories of you two, I really have such love and respect for you and your family. Everyone loved Henry at the Price Companies. My prayers are with you.Love,
Ashley
Leonard Smith
Oakland, CA Thursday, August 6, 2020 I am so sorry to hear about your Daddy I know he is resting peaceful.Donovan Shavers
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, August 6, 2020 My prayers and condolences to the family for strength, understanding, and comfort during your time of bereavement.Barbara A Benton
Monticello, AR Wednesday, August 5, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss.Robert J Thompson
Pine Bluff, AR Wednesday, August 5, 2020 May God give you and your family the strength to endure this storm and the peace to keep moving forward. God’s grace is sufficient.Patricia King
Lindenwold, NJ Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Daddy, Daddy, so glad you knew how much I love you.There's no love like a fathers love. This time you were ready. Rest in Heaven. Love Tricia Ann
Debra Weatherspoon
Star City, AR Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Sending our condolences to the Family 🙏🏾