Thomas Harold Henning, age 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 17, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and relocated to Houston, Texas after having served in the United States Marine Corps from November 9, 1953 to November 8, 1956. During his tour of duty, he was stationed in Korea with the 5th Marine Regiment. For his service in the Marine Corps he was awarded the Good Conduct, National Defense, Korean Service, Nato, and Korean Defense Medals.
He joined the Houston Police Department on September 8, 1958, Academy Class #19. During his career with the department, Police Officer Henning was assigned to the Central, Emergency Communications, Training, Property, and South Central Divisions, retiring on May 20, 1995.
Thomas was preceded in death by his loving wife of 34 years Magdalene, his son Thomas Kevin and his brothers Henry, Lawrence and a sister Mary.
Thomas is survived by his wife Marlyn, his daughter Kathy and husband Joe Marroquin and his sons Daniel and wife Brenda Henning, Patrick and wife Karen Henning, William and wife Becky Henning all of Houston, Texas. Thomas is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, November 23, 2018 at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 10:00 am, Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home, 4525 Bissonnet St., Bellaire, TX 77401. Graveside service will be 11:30 am, on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038.
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