He was born on August 28, 1920, in Ladora, Iowa, to William and Elva Hart Henry. He was raised in Ladora and graduated from Ladora High School with the Class of 1938. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army. Orville was married to Jean Meredith on September 18, 1943, in Temple, Texas. The couple lived in Ladora and he was associated with his family in the Henry Brothers Trucking Company. He also was partner in the Marengo Sale Barn. In 1956, the family moved to South Dakota and operated a cattle ranch. He also raised and raced quarter horses. In the late 1980s the couple retired and moved to Pencil Bluff, ARK. Following the death of his wife in 2000 he moved to Victor and he has resided at Greenwood Manor since January of 2001. Orville was a member of the Victor New Covenant-United Methodist Church, the VFW and he was also a Mason and Shriner. He enjoyed baseball and horses. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Linda Henry of Charter Oaks, IA; four grandchildren; two great granddaughters; and his brother, William Henry. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.