OBITUARY
James Benton Henshaw
June 10, 1932 – August 24, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Alexander Funeral Home-Newburgh Chapel
James Benton Henshaw, 87, of Newburgh, IN passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019, at home. He was born in Benton, KY, on June 10, 1932 to the late John Staley and Stella (Cartwright) Henshaw.
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.
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FAMILY
- Jean Henshaw Wife
- Julie Enlow (Ryan) Daughter
- Sam Enlow Grandson
- Ruth Wiggins Sister
- Jerry Henshaw (Carolyn) Brother
- Mike Henshaw Brother
- David Paddock Brother-In-Law
- Sandra Paddock Sister-In-Law
- Mr. Henshaw also leaves numerous nieces and nephews to cherish his memory.
Past Services
Tuesday,
August 27, 2019
Visitation
Tuesday,
August 27, 2019
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