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Jonathan Hensley Obituary

Jonathan Edward Hensley died late Wednesday evening, Sept. 11, in Fairfield, at the age of 83.He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary, and survived by his son, Jonathan, and his daughter, Renee Brasher, both of Vacaville.A celebration of life service will occur at New Hope Christian Fellowship in Vacaville on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m.The old sailor will stand his final watch at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Full military honors will begin at three bells of the Afternoon Watch. For civilians, that is 1:30 p.m. And for those in the Army, Mickey's little hand is on the one and his big hand is on the six.

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Published by The Reporter from Sep. 20 to Sep. 24, 2019.

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Connie Davis

October 8, 2019

I worked with Jon when he worked at High Desert State Prison in Susanville. He was one of the kindest people ever. My condolences to his family and friends.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

24

Celebration of Life

6:30 p.m.

New Hope Christian Fellowship

Vacaville, CA

Sep

25

Graveside service

1:30 p.m.

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

Dixon, CA

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