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- According to my sister, Diana (during a phone conversation we had last night - 26 Dec 2020) she said Grandpa had divorce papers in the glovebox (discovered there by Mom) of his car (or pickup) to divorce himself from his current wife at the time of his death. (David H. Drollinger 27 Dec 2020)
Grandpa's wife's name at the time of his death was Ann. I have not been able to discover who she actually was. Hopefully, someone who knows will inform me or some evidence will surface that identifies exactly who she was. David H. Drollinger 27 Mar 2023)
According to my mother, my Grandfather's real name was "Arnder Robert Paul Henley". She said that her cousin, Shirley (Hodge) Blood confirmed it. Apparently, he disliked the name 'Arnder' so much even from an early age that he refused to allow any one to call him by that name. He liked his second middle name of 'Paul' and somewhat liked his first middle name of 'Robert' and therefore, simply decided to go by the name of 'Paul Robert Henley', which is how he signed all of of his legal papers from what I was told by my mother.
(David H. Drollinger 21 Mar 2009)
The following is my transcription of my Grandfather, Paul Robert Henley's obit, copied from the photocopy of his obit in my possession. The photocopy of his obit is only of the obit clipping itself and not of the entire newspaper page, unfortunately, and therefore, I am not sure what newspaper printed it. I believe it was probably published in the Sunnyside Sun. I have done a search of 'Newspapers and Periodicals' on Ancestry.com for this obit and cannot find one. I need to contact the library or local genealogy society in Sunnyside to see if they can find what date, if at all, this obit ran.
Newspaper Obit of Paul Robert Henley:
Heart Attack Takes Life Of Sunnysider
Paul R. Henley, a former resident of Sunnyside, died early Monday morning, April 29, at Kennewick General Hospital, having suffered an apparent heart attack. He was 56 years of age. Mr. Henley was born at Ava, Mo., and made his home at 8620 Geneva Place, Richland Y, Kennewick. His early years were spent in Missouri until coming to Sunnyside in May of 1934 where he farmed.
He was one of the first Commercial Fertilizer Distributors of this area. He later was employed by the Bureau of reclamation until he began general excavation contracting and moved to Yakima for five years before moving to Kennewick three years ago.
He was a member of the Charleston Blue Lodge No. 296 F & AM of Bremerton, and a member of Royal Arch Lodge No. 138 F & AM of Sunnyside.
Mr. Henley is survived by his wife, Anne, of Kennewick, one daughter, Mrs. Howard Drollinger of Kennewick; one son, Paul R. Jr. of Spokane; and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Edde Henley of Ava, Mo., ; one brother, Lewis, of Wilder, Idaho, three sisters, Mrs. Alta Hodge of Wilder, Wavey Henley and Mrs. Grace Vincent, both of Ava, and a large number of ????? (Note! The top portion of the second column of my photocopy never got copied as it should have and as a result, I can't tell what the missing line or lines of text are. The text does pick up again thankfully further down the column)
Funeral services for Mr. Henley were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Chapel of the Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Wilson of the First Presbyterian Church of Kennewick officiating. Sacreed selections "Nearer My God To Thee" and "Rock of Ages" were sung by Dean Young, accompanied by Mrs. Young.
Casket bearers were Clarence Holt, Edward Coder, Russell W. Lindstrand, Donald Montgomery, F. B. Dreyer, and Joseph McQuesten. Members of the Masonic Lodge attended in a group in the capacity of an honor guard.
Graveside services were conducted by the Sunnysid(e), Lodg(e) No. 138 F & AM. Burial was in the Sunnyside Cemetery under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home. (end)(Transcribed by David H. Drollinger 7 Mar 2009)
DOUGLAS COUNTY HERALD, AVA, MISSOURI Thursday, May 16, 1963, Page Six
Former County Man Dies in Washington
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 2, for Paul R. Henley, 56, a native of this area of Missouri, who died April 29 in the Kennewick, Wash. hospital following a heart attack. Burial was in Sunnyside, Wash.
Mr. Henley was the son of Mrs. Eda Henley of the Sweden community, east of Ava, and the late James K. Henley. Besides the mother he is survived by his wife, Ann, of Kennewick, Wash., one son, Paul Jr., of Spokane, Wash., one daughter, Mrs. Laverne Drawlinger of Sunnyside, Wash.; one brother, Lewis Henley, Wilder, Idaho, and three sisters, Mrs. Alta Hodge, Wilder, Idaho, and Miss Wavy Henley and Mrs. Grace Vinson, of Route 5, Ava.
(Transcription by his grandson, David H. Drollinger 15 Dec 2020)
According to Grandpa's obit, he was living at 8620 Geneva Pl, Richland, Benton, Washington (known for years as the "Richland Wye") at the time of his death. Back a few years ago when I did some checking with the City of Richland I learned its new address designation was 1428 Short St, Richland, Washington 99352. (David H. Drollinger 7 Mar 2009)
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Paul Henley
Age in 1910: 3
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1910: Walls, Douglas, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: James Henley
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's name: Eda Henley
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
James Henley 36
Eda Henley 27
Lewis Henley 9
Alta Henley 7
Paul Henley 3
Grace Henley 0
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: A Paul Henley
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1920: Benton, Douglas, Missouri
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: K James Henley
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's name: Eda Henley
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Able to Speak English: Yes
Attended School: yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
K James Henley 42
Eda Henley 36
E Lewis Henley 19
Alta Henley 17
A Paul Henley 12
Grace Henley 10
Wallie Henley 7
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Paul Henley
Age: 33
Estimated birth year: abt 1907
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Selah Rural, Yakima, Washington
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Yakima, Washington
Residence in 1935: Rural, Yakima, Washington
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 13A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 310
Occupation: Laborer
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 10
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: 650
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Paul Henley 33
Bernice Henley 33
Paul Henley 11
Laverne Henley 10
U.S. WWII Draft Card
Name: Paul R Henley
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 33
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 27 Jan 1907
Birth Place: Ava, Missouri
Residence Place: Selah, Yakima, Washington, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Washington, USA
Employer: A C Brown
Weight: 160
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: J K Henley
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Paul R Henley Self (Head)
J K Henley Father
1950 United States Federal Census
Name: Paul Henly
[Arnder Robert Paul Henley]
Age: 43
Birth Date: abt 1907
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Place: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Yakima, Washington, USA
Street Name: Dead End Road
Dwelling Number: 169
Farm: No
Acres: No
Questionnaire Number: 24
Occupation: Pipe Contractor
Industry: Pipe & Sewer Contracting
Occupation Category: Working
Hours Worked: 24
Worker Class: Own Business
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Paul Henly 43 Head
Bernice Henly 43 Wife
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1907 - 1963 (56 years)
