Henry Lewis Oney, III

Henry Lewis Oney III, was born November 22, 1953, in Norristown PA. to Alice Brown and Henry Lewis Oney Jr. He attended the local public schools in Norristown and graduated from Norristown High School in 1971. The "Renaissance Man" in Henry began to reveal itself during his early teen years. Henry developed a passion in his early teen years for reading, learning, and playing musical instruments. He was persistent in self-educating himself in understanding the nuances involved, in mastering a number of musical instruments - with his favorite being the saxophone. In response to wanting to show his devoted parents the value of the love and affection he received, Henry took those multiple talents, disciplines, and nurtured servant leadership skills to the next level. Henry made the most selfless, patriotic, and sacrificial decision one could have ever imagined, when he enlisted in the United States Navy in the fall of 1977. During his military career, true to his character and calling, Henry blazed a trail of individual excellence while earning multiple Naval Meritorious Awards, Commendations, Medals, and the Navy's coveted West Coast Sailor of the Year for his willingness to master the "Nuances" of his and other military professions. "Hank" ascended from the enlisted ranks in his brief 11-year career at that time, and was promoted by the 100th United States Congress, to the elite & honorable rank of a Naval Officer (Ensign), during his 1988 commissioning. During the 20-years of honorable Naval Service that spanned 12 countries on five continents, Henry met and married the love of his life in retirement, Renee-Johnson Oney in 2005. In retirement, Henry would routinely greet everyone with a smile and an inviting gesture - in his own wisecracking way. Henry was a follower of Christ Jesus; as well as a fair minded-man, who truly nurtured the human condition of others - especially children. He was a life-coach and mentor, who took the time to let you know that he loved you, and would be there for you, if you needed him at any time...on any day! Likewise, as the eldest sibling living on the west coast, he would routinely reassure those in Philadelphia PA. - that he would always have their back in any situation. Henry was preceded in his home going by his Grandmother Madline Stewart, his Mother Alice Brown Oney, his Sister Loretta H. Oney, and his youngest Brother Charles Grady Oney. Henry leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Renee Johnson-Oney, Father Henry L. Oney Jr., Brother Kenneth Oney, and sisters Anita Bates, Novada Oney, Rosemary Bazemore, and Adine Oney. Additionally, Hank leaves a legacy of love and memories to his children Henry Mead, Kendall Mead, Teesha Bacon, Henry Anderson. Delmar Thomas, Jamal Oney, Dewayne Stewart, Shannel Stewart, and a host of grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and an army of close friends, neighbors, and associates. Service Of Remembrance services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Viewing will follow from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Henry Lewis Oney, III

November 22, 1953 - January 5, 2024