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James Henbest Obituary
AGE: 47 • Barnegat
James C. Henbest, 47, of Barnegat, passed Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Born in Chicago, Ill. and formerly of Toms River, he achieved becoming an Eagle Scout and worked as C.F.O. of Midlantic Construction Co., Barnegat.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 24 years, Sherry A. (Smith); loving parents, Lawrence and Barbara Henbest; three devoted brothers, Jon (Christine), Joseph (Laura), and Jason (Jaimee) Henbest; loving mother-in-law, Rosemarie Smith; cherished pets, Abby and Angel; and nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Viewing will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 3 at Barnegat Funeral Home, 841 West Bay Ave., Barnegat. A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4 at St. Mary's Church, Barnegat. Entombment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Manahawkin. In lieu of flowers, donations to J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center, c/o Community Medical Center Foundation, 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755, is appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Henbest
Sherry Henbest
July 1, 2011
To everyone who was on this journey with Jim & I thank you from the bottom of my heart.Jim this candle will burn for you,God said it was your time to go,but there is one thing I will always have with me is your heart and our love that we share over the past 24+ years.I know your in heaven looking down on me and your girls.I still feel you with me,I will try not to cry so I dont burn your candle out.Just know my love I will be with you again someday ,You are the best man any women could have and I am so lucky it was me,Remember my Love to the moon and back.
love you always
Sherry & the girls
Kandy Britton
June 21, 2011
Dear Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Peggy Bright
June 15, 2011
To Jim's loving first family of parents and brothers and loving second family with wife-
Our prayers are with you. While others will not know your grief as you know it, we will not forget you as you grieve. As the Quakers say, I will continue to hold you in the Light. Blessings to each of you-
Barbara & Bill Kornek
June 8, 2011
Dear Larry, Barb and family -
I am sor sorry to hear about James. This is a difficult time, but I am sure that God has some type of plan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Gob Bless You. Love, Barbara & Bill Kornek
Gary Nokes
June 6, 2011
Larry and Family:
I'm so sorry to hear about your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. I never had the opportunity to meet James, but knowing you and Jason, I'm sure he was a fine person.
Gary
June 3, 2011
Sherry and Family,
Condolences to you and family, may our Father in Heaven continue to give you strength thru this hard time. I will continue to pray for you and family.
Marion (Shore Community)
June 3, 2011
Christine Henbest's Cedar Drive friends extend their deepest condolences for the passing of James. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
~Netty
June 3, 2011
There burns within each person, a light that shines forever,a presence felt within the heart that time will never sever, so though I may not see your face when I would want you near, I face those moments with the knowledge that you are still right here. Within my heart,where you have left a legacy of love,for all the lessons you have taught to all of those you've known.Each life you've touched forever changed by having been a part of the man you were to everyone,a person pure of heart. And tears are shed by many,an ocean's worth I'm sure, for what you mean to many,I'm sure there'll be much more.So I will send to heaven, a prayer from within,that you will know how grateful that I have always been. To know you was a privelage, to lose you breaks my heart, but till the day we meet again I'll know we're not apart. Your light will shine forever wherever you have been, and someday when the time is right,I know we'll meet again.
Donna Dech-Jones
June 2, 2011
Larry and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at such a difficult time and may God hold you all in the palm of his hand.
June 2, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you on the passing of your son, husband and brother, Jim. He will be in our hearts forever.
Tom & Barbara Purnell
June 2, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time of loss and grieving. Even though it has been many years since we have seen Jim and his brothers, we still have thought of each of them throughout the years. Our hearts go out to you. With love, Aunt Cheryl and Suzy
June 2, 2011
Sherry, Barbara, Larry & Boys:
Our prayers are for you at this most difficullt time. We know what you are experiencing and want you to know we are thinking of you. You will never get used to the loss, but we know you have many wonderful memories to recalll that willl help you adjust.
Love, Uncle David & Sergio
Jeff, Pam & Katy Miller
June 2, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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