Vernon Lee "Bubba" Henry , of Rockford departed this life July 13, 2025. He was born July 7, 1960 the son of Sarah Henry and Ferrell Thompson in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He married the former Kathy Ingram July 29, 1995. Vernon was employed as a truck driver by Vanlines Moving Company and team leader by Life Touch. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. He attended East High School. Vernon was a die hard, Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Vernon leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife Kathy; two daughters, Chureia Ingram and Angel (Joseph) Maxwell; two sons, Vernon (Darica) Dowthard and Laterence (Tamekia) Roberson;   16 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brother, Apache (Sheba) Gardner; two sisters, Corliss Henry and Vanessa Henry; two uncles George and Gary Ferrell;  a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends including, god daughter, DeaJana Ross; special uncle Mertis Thompson; life long childhood friend, Michael Joe Edgeston; bonus son/mans best friend Kobe. He was predeceased by his parents; Sarah Gardner and Ferrell Thompson; step father, Walter Gardner; and brother Jeffrey Henry and nephew Tareo Henry; maternal grandparents Bertha and Linwood Henry and paternal grandparents Florence and Mertis Thompson. . Special thank to Rock River Health Care.

Services will be held  12:00 noon Saturday July 26, 2025 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.