Lycurgus "Lock" Romaine Henry

Lycurgus “Lock” Romaine Henry went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born in Chestertown, MD, on April 4, 1942, to the late Herman and Henrietta Henry. Born and raised in Chestertown, he graduated as Salutatorian of the Garnett High School (now Henry Highland Garnet Elementary School) Class of 1960. He then attended Bowie State University before joining the United States Army. After serving in the Philippines and the Vietnam War, Lock was later honorably discharged at the rank of E5, SGT. On September 7, 1974, he married his wife of 48 years, Anna Mae, and later started a family. After his service in the army, he worked in manufacturing for Commodore, Lee’s Suitcases, and then for Con Agra. He was a masterful green thumb who took much pride in his yard, always making sure that people who drove by would see the beauty of his hard work. He was also a wonderful writer, and would often document pages of summaries of local news, family events, and trips. One notable article that he wrote was from the 1960’s, when he was a Freedom Riders Civil Rights Activist. During that era, he marched with the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for the March on Washington, and he participated in local lunch counter sit-ins. He wrote a letter to the editor of the local Kent County news expressing his concern for the continued racism that was taking place not only across the nation but right here on the Eastern Shore. He also worked locally as a caterer and bartender, and he was a current and active member of Asbury United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Martha Henry and Doris Robinson, and brother Herman Henry, Jr. He leaves to cherish fond memories his wife, Anna Mae Henry. He is survived by his children, Tyrell Henry, Tera Henry, Yvette Stevenson (Ron) and Thomas Brown, Jr.; his brother, Monroe Henry (Vanessa); his grandchildren, Shanna, Kyle, Tyler, Romie, and Cameron; great-grandchild, Tre; a special family relative, Verna Clarkston; devoted friends, Alvin Blake, Herbert Briscoe, and Wendell Hutchins; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held on Saturday, March 11 at 12 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church on Georgetown Rd, in Chestertown. Family and friends may visit one hour prior from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Interment to follow at the Asbury UMC Cemetery.

Lycurgus "Lock" Romaine Henry

April 4, 1942 - February 28, 2023