Robert L Henning

Bob was born to Hermann and Shirley in 1951. As a child, he immediately took to playing drums, as it allowed him freedom of movement. He loved the outdoors and playing with his older siblings and the neighborhood children.

After graduating from Leon High School, he went on to study at TCC and FSU. He earned his BS and MS from FSU. After graduation, Bob went to work with the State of Florida where he continued for 42 years.

Bob met his wife, Nancy in middle school, yet they waited until adulthood to begin their lives together. They married in Tallahassee in 1997 and went on to have an amazing life together. Though they never produced offspring of their own, they had the joy of an extended family that included nieces and nephews and their families, along with a large extended family of friends and their children and grandchildren.

In addition to being a dedicated and loving husband, Bob continued his love of the drums, playing with several local groups. His other enjoyment was found in maintaining his yard.

Throughout his life, he held a close faith in God, which he hoped to share with those who surrounded him. Bob was ordained as an Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and served in that office multiple times.

Bob joins his parents, and his older sister and brother in Heaven. He is survived by his sister, Jani Daniel of Fayetteville, Georgia; nephews, George Henning (Sarah) of Tallahassee, Florida, Patrick Henning (Malissa) of Tallahassee, Florida; nieces, Felicite Midden (Ed) of Arlington, Virginia, Ashley Henning of Naples, Florida, Kristin Banks (Brian) of Fern Park, Florida, Catherine Daniel (Matt) of Crawfordville, Florida and Gina Daniel (Anthony) Brandenburg, Kentucky, as well as nine great nieces and six great nephews.

Bob asked that this be included in his obituary:

When I am gone...

I want you, my family, friends, and even those who don't remember or know me, to live life fully and to help those around you find joy in life. Lift up those who have fallen. Give graciously and generously to causes that promote the welfare of humankind. Accept the help and guidance of others when you need it, and more importantly when you may not think that you need help. Because, that may be when you need it most of all.

You should know that you made my life worth living. I loved life and only regret missed opportunities to be a better friend and spend time together. I pray that those who I leave behind can forgive me for any harm that I caused them and try to remember anything good that was between us.

I highly recommend reading the Bible and George Washington's farewell address as they both put much of life into perspective.

I loved you and hope that God blesses you all.

Bob