Houston, Texas - On Thursday, February 26th, Henry passed away at his home in Houston, surrounded by his devoted wife and children at the blessed age of 93. Henry lived a life guided by his Catholic faith and devoted to his family while modeling selflessness, gratitude, humility, integrity, and humor. His innate love of animals, nature, and water began where he was born, in Lockport, LA on the banks of Bayou Lafourche. He was an only child but grew up enjoying Sunday dinners with his large and loving extended family on his grandparent's sugar cane plantation. Henry also inherited the music gene from his family, a legacy he passed on to his children and grandchildren. He grew up playing trumpet in the Holy Savior School band, at numerous churches, and in dance hall bands at The College Inn (Thibodaux) and Kohlman's Beach Haven (Grand Isle). One of his fondest memories was being a proud member of the LSU Golden Band from Tigerland (Baton Rouge). Henry continued to share his gift of music with others as a cantor in church and at weddings, parties, and nursing homes until his late 80's. After graduating from LSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education, Henry was drafted to Korea as a member of the United States Army. Upon his return to Louisiana, he wanted to use his mechanical aptitude to pursue a second Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he embarked on a successful 55-year career throughout the southeast involving national and international industrial projects. The final years of his career were spent as an independent consultant doing private machinery design work in Houston. Henry was a mentor for many and it was not unusual for his colleagues and former employers to also become his life-long friends. When he was not working, he and his wife, Dottie enjoyed sailing, traveling, attending cultural events, playing poker, and entertaining with family and friends. In the last few years of his life, while living with heart and kidney failure, Henry found much gratitude in the simpler things at home. Tending to his beautiful Bougainvillea plants, visiting with neighbors and their dogs, enjoying visits from grandchildren and great grandchildren, and playing Mexican Train with family and friends. Henry made a connection with everyone he met even in the final months of his life. He genuinely cared about the lives of others and will be missed greatly by those who loved him.

Henry is survived by his wife of 18 years, Dorothy Erwin-Legendre; his daughter, Michelle Waguespack and husband Philip, and son, Henry Stephen (Steve) Legendre and wife Jodie. He was adored by his grandchildren and the nine great grandchildren that lovingly called him "Pops". Grandchildren: Beau Tanner (Nicole), Christen Foster (Zach), Annemarie Menard (Cody), Paige Waguespack, Avery Legendre, Hallie Legendre, Luke Legendre. Also survived by stepson Robert Erwin (Carissa) and family.

Henry was preceded in death by his second wife, Carolyne Gibbs Legendre, and first wife Marie Campbell Legendre and his parents Rita Guidroz Legendre and Henry Joseph Legendre, Sr.

A special thank you to the dedicated doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, and caregivers that provided support to Henry and his family.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2Timothy 4:7

A visitation will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Houston, Texas, 1801 Sage Road on Monday, March 23rd at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass at 10:00 a.m. with reception immediately following. The Rite of Committal and burial will be at St. George Catholic Church Cemetery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Friday, March 27th at 10:30 a.m. with a reception immediately following in the Kleinpeter Activity Center.