Darrell Henry
Eye Donor
/July 30, 2026
My daddy got diagnosed with brain cancer on Father’s Day, June 21st, 2026. We later found out that he had primary lung adenocarcinoma that had spread to his brain, bones, liver, colon and pancreas. He went home to be with Jesus on July 30th, 2026. He wanted to donate whatever could be used of his. Tennessee Donor Services told us they recovered both corneas, but that’s all they could use from dad. He would be so happy to know someone is getting to see because of him.
Saying thank you
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