<p>Retired President of Henry Avocado Corporation, Charles 'Gil' Henry, has passed away. The industry veteran brought foresight and ripening innovations to the industry that helped to transform avocado demand. Gil passed away on May 18th, 2013. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Phil Henry, Current President of Henry Avocado Corporation tells AndNowUKnow, "Gil retired from Henry Avocado ten years ago but continued to come in everyday and also maintained ownership of his avocado groves. He led a life dedicated to the growing, packing, distribution, and marketing of avocados. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Born in 1925 just as his parents had planted their avocado grove in Escondido, California, Gil was a part of the industry for his entire life. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Services will be held privately.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>AndNowUKnow would like to extend our deepest condolences to Gil's family and friends. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
