William "Bill"-Hennessy Jr.-Obituary

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William "Bill" Hennessy Jr.

Leesburg, Virginia

Dec 9, 1957 – Dec 9, 2024

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BORN
December 9, 1957
DIED
December 9, 2024
LOCATION
Leesburg, Virginia

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Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg Obituary

William J. Hennessy Jr., renowned courtroom artist, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. Over his distinguished 40+ years career, Hennessy captured pivotal moments in American legal history including the White House CIA leak, Iran Contra, Clinton impeachment, Guantanamo Bay, Microsoft...

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Never met Bill but we carried the same name .
As a realtor for 45 years in Md and DC I occasionally received calls asking if a particular attorney could get copy of the courtroom sketch on such and such date.
I would have liked to known him.
William Bill Hennessy

I just learned of Bill's passing almost 10 months later. I can't express how saddened I am over the loss of such a
honest and decent man. I got to know Bill when I was hired as a vacation relief artist at ABC News way back in May of 1989. During my brief 6 months at ABC Bill showed me great kindness helping me grasp the concepts of broadcast design. Thank you again Bill! May God Bless You and keep you my friend! Mark Freeman

I haven't seen Bill since we moved from Chula Vista but I feel like a little bit of my heart just broke. Such fond memories of the family next door. Prayers for the family and friends. God had truly blessed him. Cindy Braaksma

So many fond memories with Bill and my son Joe.
One such memory was when the two of them came
running into the house and wanted me to fix them
a hamburger. I had just started a summer camp for kids
in Harpers Ferry WV called Foxfire. Knowing Bill’s talent,
I ask him to draw me a logo for my Summer Camp.
He reached over and pulled a napkin from the holder,
and by the time I gave them their hamburgers, he had
drawn a campfire with Two Foxes roasting...

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

As the Ashburn District Supervisor, I'd like to extend my most heartfelt condolences to the entire Hennessey family. I'm out of town this week but wanted you to know you are all in my prayers. I met Bill some years ago to discuss the purchase of part of his property to create a unique regional park on Goose Creek. I'm so grateful we were able to come to an agreement that will create a lasting legacy for Bill and his family. May God Bless you and keep you all.

Bill thank you for the thoughtful and kind friend that you are! I will certainly miss the encouragement that you so often gave me! Rest in peace my friend!!

Tranquil Moments Peace Lily

“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.”
Kahlil Gibran

I am so grateful to have had the honor of calling you Uncle Bill.