Name: Little & Sons Funeral Home
Address: Beech Grove, IN

What a guy! Vibrant personality, friend to all. My thoughts are with all of you, Judy and Family, Jane and Judy. with love Carole Graf Spawn, Ozarks.

My wife and I were already committed (and mighty busy) as workers downtown at the ammual IHSAA State Wrestling Finals, and could not break away to attend any part of the visitation.  We assure you that is the only way, short of our own health emergencies, in which we would not have been at the visitation.
What I think I shared with Jim, over the decades, was an intense commitment to the civic independence of Beech Grove, Indiana, as our own home town.  The majority of his activities away from work were precisely devoted to that--keeping our city government, schools, churches, library, and all things historical as distinct and independent entities, so that we and others could have a sense of place in an increasingly perverse and degenerating world.
Jim always impressed us as one with a great balance of gentleness and needed determination, well mixed so as to seek useful and lasting results in the programs and events he served.  I will miss swapping news, notes and updates about the state of Beech Grove, and about what could be done to keep making things better.
Please be sure that his was a life lived very well in caring about past, present, and future--especially as they related to a interesting little city somewhere in Indiana.
--Steve & Jhoni Nontell, Beech Grove, Indiana

Judy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.  You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy, Boys and Families
What a tribute to Jim. Your family has been such a great influence in my own family. Heaven gained a servant of EPIC proportions!! But that is too why Jim was here on this earth to serve others. What an honor for me to help in caring for him in his last days on this Earth. May your heart be comforted in the coming weeks from all the people who shared your love for Jim that will continue to be a support for you. Love and Godspeed, Lori, Gabe and Gabriel Harman

our prayers are for the family of jim. a good man has parted in this life. he will be missed by many. he has touched so many people with his kindness and love. our deepest sympathy to you and the family.

Dear Judy and family,

Words can not express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Jim will be missed terribly. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow. 

Jim made me feel welcome when I first started working at Central Nine. In the four years I have known Jim as a Central Nine Career Center Board member, I discovered he was truly a man with a heart of gold. His passion for kids and his desire for their success is unmatched and admirable.   He was a joy to work with and he always knew how to make a person smile. He served the Beech Grove City Schools and Central Nine well over the years and he will truly be missed.

It is my prayer that God will provide you with the comfort and peace you need to traverse the difficult road ahead. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Prov 3:5-6)

You are continually in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Judy and family,
I helped coach Jim when he played quarterback for the Hornets.  It was obvious way back then that he was a young man of the highest quality and that trait persisted throughout his life. He will be sorely missed by everyone.

Dear Judy and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.  Jim and his family always represented the very best of Beech Grove to me.  In all the years I have known your family and worked for the BG School system I have admired Jim (and Judy)for their positive attitudes and wonderful parenting.  Jim's many contributions to the Beech Grove Community will live on.  
Your friend and former teacher,  
Jan (Logsdon) Mernone

I have sat beside Jim on the C-9 Board for the past 5 years and enjoyed every minute. His humor and insight will be deeply missed. His legacy will however continue. May God bless and keep you in this time of sorrow.

What a tremendous loss for the City of Beech Grove!  Jim was perhaps Beech Grove's favorite son!  Whenever an event took place in the city, whether it be through a fundraiser, or sporting event, or at the Beech Grove Fall Festival, or at his place of worship, or at a Beech Grove school board meeting, Jim was in the middle of it all.  He was such a tireless worker in all of his endeavors for the City of Beech Grove and embodied all that was good and noble for that city.  Jim and Judy were such a wonderful couple, and I will miss seeing him at Beech Grove High School sporting events and giving updates on Central Nine Vocational School during Beech Grove school board meetings.  He truly cared for the children and the youth of our fine city.  Even though this is a time of profound sadness, this is also a time of rejoicing now that Jim has been a faithful servant for the Lord and has passed into His loving arms.  Rest in peace, Jim, and God bless.

There are certian times in your life, and people in your life, that always bring smiles to your face. For me and may other young men, it was baseball and Jim Hensley. Two wonderful summers of Beech Grove American Legion Baseball. Nothing better than hot summer days, 18 or so high school age kids and baseball. That's where I first met Jim. He became permanently cemented in my lifelong memories. Always smiling, with a bat in his hand, talking baseball and life. From then on each time I saw Jim and Judy it was warm smiles and glorious memories. We'll miss you but boy were we glad to have you. Thanks

Judy and family: All our love and prayers are with you. You could always count on Jim to give his best, ALWAYS. He will be missed by all who knew him  From: The Class of 1959 - Beech Grove High School

Our community has been shaken to its roots by Jim's death, but we are comforted and reassured by Jim's own faith in God who is our sure and solid foundation.

When I heard of Jimmy's passing I started to reflect on his life's work and  all the contributions he has made to our hometown.  He loved children and worked hard for their future as a member of the School Board and Education Foundation.  He had all of the traits of someone you would want as a friend.  He was a tireless worker who gave 200% to the projects he embraced and  always was ready to help anyone in need.  Most of all I admired the unconditional love he gave all who knew him; he never expected anything in return.  Jimmy's outgoing demeanor and smiling face always brightened any room he entered.  When trying to sum up my thoughts of Jimmy and what he has meant to Beech Grove, I think of a somewhat fictional small town citizen of another Grove, Charles Ingalls of Walnut Grove.  I cannot imagine a nicer compliment.  Both were the kind of person we all should aspire to be.  I was so very fortunate to have been blessed with Jimmy's friendship.

Jim will be missed by all of his friends at The Fort Golf Course.  He was always so pleasant to co-workers and customers.  I always appreciated Jim asking about my own wife and kids.  Rest in peace Jim.

Bill E. Brown 
It was truly sad to hear of Jim's passing, but yet as a believer and worker for the Lord he will be with Our Lord and Saviour. Jim was an avid supporter of the Beech Grove community and especially the schools and athletic organizations. I worked with him from time to time as President of the Beech Grove Alumni Association and he was always eager to help the kids and school. I also appreciate all the effort that he put into First Chrisian where my Mom is a member and has benefitted from his work there. Our prayers are with you Judy and all your family.

Our condolences to the family. We know how closeknit they are, and this must be a great loss to them. 
Deana and Jess Ray (Kim Stephens'  parents)

Judy, Hensley brothers and your respective partners,

Allow these words and the countless thoughts, actions and words of Jim's enormous number of friends, colleagues and admirers soothe and strengthen you as you progress through this difficult time.  Take comfort in the fact that Jim lived his life to the fullest and that maybe....JUST maybe he will find a few "holes in one" up there in heaven.  I'm sure Mike McMorrow probably has his clubs ready and is waiting in the cart sitting on that 1st heavenly tee! 
Jim always told me that when I retire, he would treat me to lunch and 18 holes at Ft. Harrison. I still intend to share that round with him at some point in time, but I may have to met up with him at his new heavenly course.  

May your memories give you strength; I know mine are.

In sincere sympathy,
Donna Hirt

Judy and Boys 
 Jim was a wonderful person ,will be missed by all . God Bless you .

 Mary

Pattie and I offer our prayers to Jim's family in their time of loss.  I worked with Jim for 8 years and he was a passionate advocate for Beech Grove and its children.  Tom and Pattie Terlep

Judy and family, I feel so privileged to have known Jim as a classmate. We saw him in Nov when we were there and enjoyed talking to him. 
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Jim and you are in our prayers.

Louie & Myra (Hinshaw) Lehmann, Skoevde, SWEDEN

Judy and Family:
Jim was a very special person and we feel so blessed to have been his friend.  Beech Grove has just lost it's best resident.  Our deepest sympathy to all of you.

Judy and Familly-

You have always been such special people to our family. I am deeply sadden My thoughts are with you during this time. 

Alicia Prindle
Quinn and Lucy Vest

JUDY AND FAMILY   WE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JIM'S PASSING. YOU BOTH WERE SUCH GOOD NEIGHBORS.

Judy and the Hensley family:  As the days and weeks pass and as you return to life's routine - may it continue to be a comfort to have all the love and support from so many and also know that Jim will now be our Guardian Angel always looking over us.  Love and May God Bless All of You as you go through this challenging time.  Beth and Joe

I feel so blessed to have known such a wonderful person, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

OBITUARY

James R. Hensley

30 January, 1945 – 17 February, 2011

Little & Sons Funeral Home

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