James loved drag-racing, he built his own car and raced in Chandler. He also enjoyed go-cart racing, attending races around the area. He was retired from Ball Plastics, after 32 years. After retiring, he worked at Barton Machine and Tool in Chandler and worked part-time for Napa Auto Parts. He was an Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Henshaw, daughter, Julie Enlow (Ryan); grandson, Sam Enlow; sister, Ruth Wiggins; brothers Jerry Henshaw (Carolyn) and Mike Henshaw; brother-in-law, David Paddock; sister-in-law, Sandra Paddock; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, officiated by Rev. Shane O’Neil. Friends may visit Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in Claremont, Illinois.