Rasheed Jahar Henry

Rasheed Jahar Henry of Blytheville was born June 5, 1999, in Blytheville the son of Winsley Henry, III and Tenika Luster. Rasheed was a 2017 graduate of Blytheville High School and attended UCA. “Big Block” was an avid music lover and rapper, but he also enjoyed reading and was a Golden State Warriors fan. He had an infectious smile that would light up a room and a personality to match.

Rasheed passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at the age of 23.

Rasheed will forever be loved and remembered by his parents, Winsley Henry, III and Tenika Luster, both of Blytheville; brothers, Winsley Henry, IV of Little Rock, Jadarion Davis of Kennett, Mo., Starlist Simmons, Jr. of Blytheville, Deondre Henry of Jonesboro and Wynique Henry of Killeen, Texas; sisters, Aja Kemayi Howard of Dallas, Texas, Donesha Whaley of Little Rock, Diamond Henry of Blytheville, Brianna Pittman of Kennett, Mo., and Niia Shamail of Dyersburg, Tenn.; grandparents, Sharon Luster, Don Luster, Winsley Henry, Jr. and Janice (David) Hall-Shepherd, all of Blytheville; great-grandmother, Mrs. Ella Blair of Blytheville, and great grandfather, Mr. Winsley Henry, Sr., also of Blytheville; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 21, from 5-7 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 600 East McHaney, Street, Blytheville, where Reverend Odale Jones is the pastor.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 22, at 12:00 noon at First Missionary Baptist Church. Reverend Jay Slaughter will deliver the eulogy.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mhfuneralhomeinc. or visit us on Facebook at McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.

McDonald-Horne Funeral is in charge of all services and arrangements.