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Henry 'JR' Bury, Jr.

1949-2024

Henry “JR” Bury, Jr. passed away February 5, 2024, in Arlington, Texas, after suffering injuries from a fall resulting in hospitalization where he passed after several weeks.

Henry was born June 24, 1949, to Henry and Virginia Bury in Thermopolis, Wyo. He spent his youth in Thermopolis and graduated high school in 1967. After a year of college, he enlisted in the US Army. He fought in the Vietnam War from 1968-1970 where he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart.

Henry returned to Thermopolis where he married Pat Grogan and has a son, Christopher Bury. His love of motorcycles led him to become a mechanic that specialized in motorcycle repair. His skill earned him much respect from his repeat customers.

Survivors include his son, Christopher Bury of Bozeman, Mont.; brothers, Steve Bury (Sheri) of Thermopolis and Brett Bury of Denver, Colo.; nephews, Bob Bury of Casper Wyo., and Josh Bury of Denver, Colo. and their families; aunt and uncle, Dolly (Bury) and Jim Daniels, uncle Martin Andreen and numerous cousins.

Henry was preceded in death by his father and mother, Henry and Virginia Bury.

Cremation has taken place and services are planned. If you would like, you may make a donation in Henry’s name to a hospice care of your choice.

 

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