John Raymond Henry (August 11, 1943 – November 1, 2022) was an American sculptor. Henry's sculpture has been described as huge

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steel drawings.John Raymond Henry, August 11, 1943 - November 1, 2022
legacy.com: "Brooksville, Florida - John Raymond Henry, 79, internationally recognized sculptor, artist, arts supporter, activist, and community builder, died November 1, 2022 at his home in Brooksville, Florida."

Education and distinctions

Henry was born in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1943. He received his BFA from

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in 1969. From 1978–80, he was President and Chairman of ConStruct. Henry also studied at the Illinois Institute of Technology, the

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, and

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. In 1996, the

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awarded him the Honorary Doctor of Arts. From 2001–02, he was Chairman of the

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. Henry died at home on November 1st 2022 in Brooksville, Florida.

Recognition

*2003 Kentucky Governor's National Award. *2004 Mayor's Award of Distinction in the Arts in City of Chattanooga.

References

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