William Horace "Bill" McHenry

William Horace “Bill” McHenry died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 103 in Indianapolis (Hoosier Village). He was born on July 24, 1922.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara McHenry, to whom he was married for 79 years. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia S. Cook (Brownsburg IN); his son, Charles S. McHenry (San Francisco CA); two grandsons, Kevin Roy (Kelley); and Kyle Roy (Linnea); and four great-grandchildren, Vivian Roy, Sylvia Roy, Thomas Roy, and Soren Roy. Bill was born into a family of 13 children. He is survived by his siblings Robert McHenry, Carolyn Tschopp, and Bonnie Adams.

Bill served in the United States Army during World War II from 1943-1946, serving in a railroad battalion in the Philippines. In civilian life, he became a particularly conscientious railroad engineer. He set a high standard for professionalism, conduct, and responsibility, and was deeply respected by those who worked with him.

After his retirement, Bill devoted himself to intricate woodworking, creating finely detailed inlaid boxes, wall clocks, and many other handmade pieces for members of his family. He took great pleasure in this work, and his craftsmanship became one of the many ways he expressed care, patience, and devotion to those he loved.

Bill will be remembered for his integrity, discipline, skill, and quiet dedication to his family and his work.

Flanner Buchanan - Zionsville is entrusted to assist the family with these funeral arrangements.