James "Pike" Henley, Sr. Obituary (1956 - 2016)

James A. Henley Sr. was born on December 24, 1956 in Richmond, Virginia and departed this life on Monday, October 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Henley, his sister Catherine Jackson, his brother Alphonso Henley, and his beloved niece Jasmyne Henley. He is survived by his wife of twenty-six years: Sheila Henley; sons: Jamal Gholson, Derrius Jones, and James Henley Jr and daughter-in-law Tanesha Henley; nine grandchildren: Destani, Anwar, Keasia, Heaven, Treymal, Jeriah, Jasmyn, Kiara, and Jarell; brother: Tony Henley; one devoted cousin: Isiah Entzminger Jr; two dedicated friends: Zoe and Edward Goodman; two close cousins: Yvette Entzminger and Annette Entzminger; two nephews: Tony Henley Jr. and Tyshon Flowers; two goddaughters: Regia Robinson and Kimberly Entzminger, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. James was a devoted worker at Steve's & Sons, Inc. where he worked for twelve years. In his spare time he loved race cars, he also loved fishing and spending time with family and friends. In 1982, James gave his life to Christ and became a member of Abundant Life Church of Christ, where he once served as an usher and armor bearer to Pastor Steve I. Foreman. He was often found giving spiritual advice to anyone he came in contact with. James Henley Sr. was truly loved by many and will be tremendously missed. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where the family will receive friends on Friday from 6 to 7 p.m., and where the funeral of the late James "Pike" Henley Sr. will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. Interment Maury Cemetery.