Of Jackson, MI passed away on November 6, 2019 at the age of 90. He was born on January 10, 1929 to parents Arthur and Audalee Henley in Jackson. He married the love of his life Phyllis Ann Raymond on December 23, 1950. Jim was an assistant Manager at the Michigan State Industries Southern Michigan Prison. He was a veteran, serving our country in the United States Army. Jim was also a member of the American Legion and SERA (State of Michigan Employee Retirement Association). He is survived by his wife of 69 years Phyllis; sons James J. Henley and Jon E. (Amy) Henley; grandchildren Christie (Miguel) Gallardo, Tina (Scott) Messler, Trisha (Bo) Glenn, Joe Henley, and Grace Henley; two great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Arthur Henley, Sr.; mother and stepfather Audalee and William Bigford; and siblings Dorothy Cornell and Arthur Henley, Jr. Per his wishes, cremation has been chosen with no formal services at this time. He will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park.