SKIPPERVILLE…Mr. Henry Eutsey, a resident of Skipperville, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 10, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 77.
Homegoing services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Blue Springs Baptist Church with Reverend Jimmy Fryer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Eutsey, the son of the late Eddie Eutsey and Mattie Lee Copeland Eutsey, was a native of Barbour County and a man whose life was centered around faith, family, hard work, and the simple pleasures that brought him happiness. In 1991, he made his home in Skipperville, where he became a familiar and well-loved member of the community. After many years of dedicated service, he retired from Stone Container Company, carrying with him a strong work ethic and a quiet determination that earned the respect of those who knew him.
He found joy in the outdoors and treasured time spent fishing and hunting. Whether casting a line, sitting quietly in the woods, or simply enjoying nature, he appreciated life’s peaceful moments. One of his favorite daily routines was walking the Ed Lisenby Lake Trail in Ozark, a path he faithfully enjoyed twice each day. These walks not only kept him active but also gave him the opportunity to enjoy God’s creation and visit with friends and neighbors along the way.
Of all the places he loved, perhaps none meant more to him than the front porch of his home. It was there, nestled in his rocking chair, that he could often be found watching the day go by, waving to passersby, sharing stories, or spending cherished time with family. Those simple moments became lasting memories for the people who loved him most.
Mr. Eutsey was a faithful member of Blue Springs Baptist Church, where his Christian faith remained an important part of his life. He lived with a humble spirit, treating others with kindness and respect, and offering a steady presence to those who knew him.
Above all else, he loved his family. He was proud of his children, grandchildren, and loved ones, and he treasured every opportunity to spend time with them. His family will remember him for his warm heart, quiet strength, gentle wisdom, and the love he showed through everyday actions rather than words alone. The lessons he taught, the memories he created, and the example he set will remain in their hearts for years to come.
He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Mary Ann Burks; his son, Henry James Oliver; and his siblings, Harold Eutsey, Lillie Bell Eutsey, Josephine Eutsey, Annie Dean Eutsey, Alonzo Eutsey, and Susie Lee Eutsey. While his family finds comfort in knowing he has been reunited with those who have gone before him, his absence will be deeply felt by all who were blessed to know and love him. His life was a testament to the value of hard work, unwavering faith, devotion to family, and finding joy in the simple blessings of each day.
Surviving relatives include his wife of fifty-eight years, Dorothy Oliver Eutsey, Skipperville; daughters, JoAnna Eutsey, Ozark, Sara Ann Eutsey, Abbeville, and Christina Brown, Pensacola, Florida; sons, Eddie Eutsey, Skipperville, Roy Oliver (Mary), Ozark, Jermaine Capale, Dothan, and Michael Baxter, Clio; sisters, Betty Reese, Ozark, Juanita Eutsey, Elamville, and Eloise Matthews, Ozark; grandchildren, Jayden Eutsey, Jordan Lawrence (Isabella), Randy Eutsey (Shannon), Ashley Enfinger, Nancy Eutsey, Eric Eutsey, Jamal Eutsey, Javez Eutsey, Jonquez Oliver, Ricardo Rump (Chantel), Latisha Kennebrew (Kelvin), Reginald Burks (Martika), Terrell Burks (A’shonte Deloach); twenty five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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