Dr. Bruce Dwayne Henry

Dr. Bruce Dwayne Henry
March 31, 1963 – October 18, 2025

The family of Dr. Bruce Dwayne Henry of Tampa, FL, announces with great love and gratitude the homegoing of their beloved husband, father, mentor, and community servant, who departed this life on Saturday, October 18, 2025.  A Celebration of Life Memorial Service honoring Dr. Henry will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pink Tent Events, 330 Pauls Drive, Suite 101, Brandon, Florida 33511.  The Tampa Police Department will present a Salute to Service in his honor.

The burial service will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513.  The United States Armed Forces will present a Salute to Service in his honor.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Augusta, Georgia, Dr. Henry made Tampa, Florida, his lifelong home of service and impact. A proud United States Air Force veteran and later a respected Sergeant with the Tampa Police Department, Dr. Henry served honorably for over thirteen years, primarily in the Ybor City and College Hillcommunities.

Known for his strong presence, deep compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice, Dr. Henry earned the love and respect of those he protected and uplifted. He was affectionately known as “Sweet Daddy Woo-Woo,” “Sergeant Short Dog,” and “the Mob Boss”, names that reflected both his leadership and his ability to turn chaos into calm. Through his mentorship and heart for people, he changed countless lives and helped transform Tampa’s most historic neighborhoods into places of renewed pride and community spirit.

Beyond his law enforcement service, Dr. Henry was a scholar and man of faith, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Saint Leo University, a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Saint Leo University, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Walden University achieving recognition as a scholar by the University in academic excellence and original research. While achieving these amazing milestones, Dr. Henry became one of only two Black-owned mortgage lenders in the United States of America and excelled as a Real Estate Broker and Entrepreneur. As a Kingdom Warrior who lived to serve God and others, Dr. Henry gave selflessly, providing homes, scholarships, and support to those in need, quietly demonstrating his belief that faith without works is dead.

Dr. Henry was a man of profound faith, love, and service, a true Kingdom Warrior. He was a devoted husband to Dr. Tasha Hill Henry, a loving father to his beautiful daughters, Saniyya A. Henry, Kaleah G. Henry, and Brandi S. Moore (Michael), and his cherished granddaughter, Lauren. He was a loyal son, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend to many.

He leaves behind a legacy of love, leadership, and light that will forever echo through the hearts of his family, and all who knew him throughout the world.

“A Life of Service, A Legacy of Love.”

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