Hensel "Henny" LeeArmentrout, 76, of Bridgewater, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Sentara RMH Medical Center
with his family by his side.
He was born on May 10, 1946 and was a son of the late Roy H. and Maude (Hasler)Armentrout.
Hensel was a truck driver and had driven for Cline Energy, and retired from C.L. Custer. He was a member of Garber's Church of
the Brethren. Hensel was a member of the Myers-Hodges VFW Post #8644 and a lifetime member of Hose Co. # 4. He served
his country in theArmy during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was an avid gardener,
determined to plant, grow and can. He loved spending time with his family watching the littlest ones grow and learn. He was a
fun loving midnight snacker who never thought a room was too warm. He was endlessly kind, patient, dependable, and punctual.
His love and legacy will last generations.
He is survived by his companion, Kathleen Eye; two sons, James Eye and wife Mary, Terry Eye and wife Bev; two sisters, Marie
Royer and Louise Layman; four grandchildren, Megan Bobrow and husband Dan, Jamie Eye and wife Danielle, Josh Eye and
wife Elizabeth, and Whitney Kinkead and husband Josh; six great grandchildren, Griffin Bobrow, Ethan Bobrow, Henry Eye,
Vivienne Eye, Edith Kinkead, and Callum Kinkead and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ella Sue Eye; brother, Roy Armentrout; two sisters, Doris Wishard and Loretta Harris.
Aservice celebrating Hensel's life will be held on January 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in
Bridgewater with Pastor Kathy Puffenbarger officiating. Burial will follow at Beaver Creek Church Cemetery with military rites
by the Dayton American Legion Post #27.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 PM on Friday prior to the Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Garber's Church of the Brethren, 1275 Garbers Church Road,
Harrisonburg, VA22801.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfs.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater, Virginia.