Michael Steven Henley, age 18, a senior at Mills Godwin High School, died Saturday, October 26, 2002 in an auto accident. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Herbert Stanley Henley. He is survived by his mother, Sharon M. Beach; and stepfather, Kevin F. Beach; father, H. Steven Henley; maternal grandparents, Timothy J. and Jeanne B. Martin; paternal grandmother, Lee Henley; stepgrandmother, Elaine R. Beach; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Remains rest at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., where the family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., and where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2002. Interment Washington Memorial Park.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
I get the reminder every year in my email, never forgetting you Mike, knowing you are in heaven and joined by a multitude of other believers is comforting. Prayers to your family and all our friends.
Benjamin Arredondo
October 25, 2021 | Glen Allen, VA | Friend
Hey Mikey!
Miss you so much! The years are flying by so fast. Feels like just yesterday we were hanging out having epic times. I know your still here partying it up with me though :)
Thank you for being one of my guardian angels and for continuing to shine your amazing light down on me.
Much love! One love!
Liana
Liana Santos
October 25, 2016 | New York, NY
Though time passes by we never forget a good friend.
Benjamin Arredondo
October 28, 2014 | Richmond, VA
It's been 12 years and I am still thinking of you all the time. I'm 30 years old and the mother of 2 beautiful little girls, Lydia and Lillian. I Just bought my first home with my little family and through the house hunting process the search would take me by your resting site many times. It is still very heart wrenching for me to think back 12 years ago and how different my life would have been if you weren't taken away from us all but then I am forced to remember that God has a plan and we...
Heather Graham
October 28, 2014 | N. Chesterfield, VA
Mike, I'll never forget the good times we had. I can't believe its been so long.. Gone but never forgotten, rest in peace good buddy, rest in peace..
Tian Z
October 27, 2014
Hi Michael, it's Mom. We lost Grandma Martin this morning. I know she is already up there in heaven baking blueberry muffins for you and Grandaddy and loving on Heidi! I love you, sweetheart, and not a day goes by that I don't think of you and how much you enjoyed certain little things.
Sharon Beach
October 20, 2013 | Henrico, VA
I didn't want it to be a mystery how the words "Never Forget" returned to the cross at your crash site. I felt it was only right that someone paint them again. The last time I saw you was your last night on earth. Before we parted, you gave me your phone number and said "I'll call you tomorrow." That phone call never came. The next day, Liana saw me going into work, she was upset. I found out that morning you were gone. I wont ever forget you friend, nobody else can compare.
Benjamin Arredondo
March 10, 2013 | Henrico, VA
Though we barely had time enough, to care for all our friends. You were always there for us your caring never ends. Your light was shown upon this world, for only a brief time. Today we will remember you, showing love within our lines. Your heart was kind, your words were sweet, your smile was a gift. And when we wanted to give up, our spirits you would lift. We miss you much, though time goes on, we still never forget. Until we meet again my friend, your name on every breath. I'll drop a...
Benjamin Arredondo
February 01, 2012 | Henrico, VA
Still miss you everyday!!!!
Gone too soon...
We weren't prepared for you to go,
you were full of life to be,
taken away from us so soon,
it's still hard to believe.
How much we'll miss your smile,
and laughter in our ears,
your absence leaves a hole in us,
we're filling with our tears.
You taught us how to be our best,
to in the moment live,
to never hold a grudge for long,
and loyal friendship give.
Liana Santos
October 26, 2011 | Richmond, VA