JOHN T. “J.T” HENSHAW, 80, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010.
He was born in Henshaw, KY to Beulah and William Henshaw. He had retired from B.F. Goodrich after 38 years and was an Army veteran. He was a member of Ormsby Heights Baptist Church and a former member of Rockford Lane Baptist church where he had served as a deacon, trustee and Sunday school teacher. One of his great joys was spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley (Yadon) Henshaw; sons, Michael D. Henshaw (Sherry) and Kevin Henshaw (Donna); grandchildren, Ryan, Shelly, Tara, Shane, Troy and Allison; 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Alodia Butts and Martha Smith; half-sister, Thelma Ware; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His service is 1pm Monday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens, West. Visitation will be Sunday 1pm-8pm and Monday after 10am at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Baptist Children’s Home, Mt. Washington, KY 40047.