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Who raised Chris Henry Jr.? The story of Pacman Jones' adoption after death of dad

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Who raised Chris Henry Jr.? The story of Pacman Jones' adoption after death of dad

Chris Henry Jr., the son of former NFL wide receiver Chris Henry, was raised primarily by his mother, Loleini Tonga. However, his former West Virginia teammate and NFL teammate Adam "Pacman" Jones also played a significant role in raising Henry Jr.'s two sons. The two became close friends during their time at West Virginia University in 2003 and 2004. In 2021, nearly 12 years after Chris Henry's death, Jones and his wife, Tishana, became legal guardians of Chris Henry Jr. and their nephew, DeMarcus.

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