Known to friends as "Red" and to family as “Pop”, Charlie Henslee gave this world 90 years of love & laughter from January 7, 1928 to August 13, 2018.
A native of Pyote, he lived in San Antonio, Amarillo and Houston. After graduating from Amarillo High School, he served his country and received an honorable discharge from the United States Army. Red attended both Texas A&M and the University of Texas at Austin where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Geology. He began his career at Shamrock Oil & Gas in 1951 and retired as Gulf Coast Regional Geologist from Maxus in 1989.
Red was a member of the Hearthstone Country Club, Houston Geological Society, the Gulf Coast Geological Society and an avid Longhorn fan who proudly displayed the burnt orange. He was a prolific songwriter, musician and singer who enjoyed both karaoke and singing his own songs a cappella. His last performance was on his 90th birthday! He enjoyed softball, bowling, bridge, camping, fishing, storytelling, traveling adventures and never stopped telling jokes. At 88 he was the oldest person to complete the Zip Nac zipline and was an avid golfer well into his 80’s.
Preceded in death by his parents, Alleen Matthews, Clint Henslee & stepfather Max Matthews, wife of 54 years Ruth, son Kerry, brother Harold and sister-in-law Marilyn Henslee.
Survived by three children: Gale Henslee (Careyn Henslee) (Samantha Scott), Karen Mitchell, Lora Putney (Brian); daughter-in-law Terry Henslee; sister-in-law Joy Smith; eight grandchildren: Tina (Brad), Rob (Pam), Aimee, Jenifer (Steven), Ashlee (Josh), Amanda (Adam), Brandon (Alicia), Justin (Becka); eight great grand children: Hailey, Colten, Kaiden, Jacob, Emilia, Noah, Andrew, Naomi; numerous nieces, nephews, close friends and “adopted daughter” Diane (Jim).
Red was a benevolent and selfless man with astute intellect and wisdom who lit up every room he entered, never met a stranger and leaves an endearing legacy of love to all who knew him. His love for, and acceptance of, family is how he will be remembered.
Visitation from 5 pm to 8 pm Saturday, August 18. Celebration of Life at 1 pm Sunday, August 19. Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home. 12800 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077
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