Henry the rooster

Henry the Rooster was a common sight at the Golden Pantry in Lexington through the winter, even becoming the store’s unofficial mascot. He disappeared sometime last month. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Henry the Rooster was a common sight at the Golden Pantry in Lexington through the winter, even becoming the store’s unofficial mascot. He disappeared sometime last month. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Henry finds roost, but then vanishes from Golden Pantry

Dakota Meeks
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Henry came to the Golden Pantry whenever he pleased. Sometimes he showed up in the early morning, and then disappeared in the afternoon.  But he wasn’t like most regular customers. Henry was a rooster, who became part of the Lexington store’s daily routine and even its unofficial mascot.