Motorcycle/pickup accident

Troy A. Henry

The victim of a pickup/moto cycle accident Wednesday at the junction of U. S. Highway 6 and Bladen Avenue has been identified as a  47-year-old Juniata man, Troy A. Henry.  Henry died at the scene despite the fact he was wearing a helmet.

 Henry was driving his 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle westbound on U.S. Highway 6 about 2:12 p.m., when he drove into the rear of  a red 1997 Ford F-150 pickup truck also west bound driven by Richard Weichman, 62, of Juniata. The pickup reportedly was attempting to make a left turn onto Bladen Avenue.  Weichman was not injured.

Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.

The collision is still under investigation. Authorities called for assistance from an accident reconstructionist with the Nebraska State Patrol. The Kenesaw Fire department was also on hand to check on the victims and provide scene security.

Troy A. Henry was the owner of Black Dragon Tattoos, 232 N .Lincoln  in Hastings. 
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Troy A. Henry  December 2, 1963 to August 10, 2011

Juniata resident, Troy Allen Henry, 47, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 due to a motorcycle-vehicle accident.

Services will be Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 10 AM at the Brand-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, Hastings, NE with Rev. Dr. Lee Wigert officiating. Burial will be in the Juniata Cemetery, Juniata, NE at a later date. Visitation will Friday, August 12, 2011 from 5 PM to 9 PM at the Brand-Wilson Funeral Home, Hastings, NE. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.brandwilson.com.
Memorials may be given to the family.

Troy was born December 2, 1963 to Bobbie D. and Marilyn (Timm) Henry in Hastings, NE. He graduated from the Hastings Senior High in 1982 and then attended Central Community College in Hastings, NE. He owned Black Dragon Tattoo, in Hastings, NE and was a Tattoo Artist.

He was a member of the Abate of Nebraska Motorcycle Club District 8. He sponsored the Black Dragon Skateboarders in Hastings, NE.

His 2 loves were, motorcycling and tattooing.

He is survived by his mother Marilyn of Juniata, NE, 3 Aunts, Harriet Jorgensen of Minden, NE, Sue Henry of Hastings, NE and Billie Begannis of Cheyenne, Wyoming, 3 Uncles, Wayne Timm and wife Janice of Hastings, NE, Dale Schmidt and wife Lois of Monument, CO and Edward Henry of North Platte, NE and his girlfriend, Valerie Johnson of Holdrege, NE.

He was preceded in death by his father.