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James Benton Henshaw

June 10, 1932 – August 24, 2019
Obituary of James Benton Henshaw
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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 HenshawWife

Julie Enlow (Ryan)Daughter

Sam EnlowGrandson

Ruth WigginsSister

Jerry Henshaw (Carolyn)Brother

Mike HenshawBrother

David PaddockBrother-In-Law

Sandra PaddockSister-In-Law

Mr. Henshaw also leaves numerous nieces and nephews to cherish his memory.

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