John C. Henninger
May 8, 1936 ~ October 21, 2019
Born in:
Bloomington, IL
Resided in:
Black Mountain, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJohn C. Henninger, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 21, 2019.
John was born in Bloomington, IL, and grew up throughout West Central Illinois before joining the U.S. Navy at the age of 20. He proudly served in the Navy for four years as an air traffic controlman on the USS Wasp. His travels while in the Navy, combined with those from his later involvement in Indy Car racing, allowed him to visit six of the seven world continents. John worked for Bear Automotive for 31 years and later with Goodyear Tire and Rubber company for eight years.
Surviving are his wife, Berta Henninger; eldest son, John; youngest son, James; sister, Sue Campana; and his indoor and outdoor pets.
A private interment will be held in the future at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain, NC.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations to the veteran’s hospital of your choice.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Sad to hear the news of John’s passing. John and I worked together at Bear Automotive in the training department. John was a true gentleman. Have fond memories of helping John disassemble the Bear garage in gasoline alley. John always carried a spoon with him when he traveled so he could partake in a quart of ice cream after dinner in the hotel. Condolences to Berta and the family.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss
I worked with John at Bear Automotive. John was a wonderful person. One day he asked me for the keys to my car because I had a flat tire and he wanted to put on the spare tire. I don’t know if I ever thanked him enough. Thank you John! My Deepest Sympathy.