James Howard Henkle Sr.

James H. Henkle Sr., age 68, passed away, September 5, 2025, at Wright Rehab Center, Fairborn, OH.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Anna Carolyn Henkle; grandparents, Howard and Clariette Henkle; brother, John Henkle.

He is survived by the mother of his children, Elizabeth Hill; three children, Dori M.Owens (Kevin), James H. Henkle Jr., Thomas J Henkle; four grandchildren, Byron and Alicia Owens, Seren, James, Deklyn Henkle; uncle David and Aunt Carol Henkle; three brothers, Kenny Henkle (Jerrie), Richard Henkle, David Henkle; sister Mary Henkle; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. 

James was an U.S. Army, disabled veteran. He served in Germany for a year. He was a sergeant when he got out of the military.

Dad was a great man. He was happy most of the time. He taught us to be tough, proud, and resourceful. He was a good husband, father, grandfather and brother.