Victor Charles Henkell
March 1, 1923 ~ August 3, 2009
Resided in:
Swannanoa, NC
Maj. Victor Charles Henkell, USAF (Ret.), 86, of 113 Edwards Ave., Swannanoa, died on Monday, August 3, 2009, at his residence.
A native of El Paso, TX, Maj. Henkell was a son of the late Victor Max and Kitty Reed Henkell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alta Lee Sides Henkell, who died in 1999; and his daughter, Francis Charleen Gray, who died in 1993.
Maj. Henkell had been a student at Texas A&M University before joining the U.S. Air Force. He served during WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. He had worked as a meteorologist. He was also a 32° Mason, and was a member of the Charleston Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his sons, Karl Henkell, of Asheville, and Max Henkell and wife Kala, of Swannanoa; grandchildren, Jennifer Petrey, of Pisgah Forest, Ashley Henkell Brunhoff, and Cassandra Lee Henkell, both of Swannanoa; and great-grandson, Arizona Petrey.
A graveside service with military honors for Maj. Henkell will be on Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Green Hills Cemetery.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Max, Kala, Ashley and Cassie, I send you my deepest sympathy. It has been 3 years since daddy died and it still isn’t easy. I cherish your friendship and will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jen
Max, Kala and Family:
Please accept my condolences for your loss. You will all be in my prayers in the coming days.
Miss you all!
So, so sorry to hear about Vic – I know from the stories that Cassie has shared with us that he was a special guy ! * Thank you all for being so good to my son – James Scot Gaddy – * we hope that you would feel close enough to call us if you needed us – anytime – what a fun time we had on Saturday – celebrating James’ birthday – I hope that time away made it a little easier – and restful for you all – * we have all of you in our thoughts and prayers ! ! * how special to have had someone like him in your family – these guys who are what I call the greatest generation – are why we have our freedom, can vote, can love Jesus and worship openly – May God Bless each of you all as you get thru the next few days ! !
VICKIE JONES GADDY
Nora Jones
* James’ momma and grandmomma ! !
Love to each
Karl,sorry to hear about your loss.I know you have plemty of good memeries tho.if thereis any thing I can do let me know/we are praying for you and family.
Mike and I send our sympathy to the Hinkle family.Please call us at 687-2663 if there is anything we can do for you.
Mike and Teresa
Max, Kala
Sorry for your loss. As part of the Medical Action team you are in our prayers. I know he will be missed.
Karl & Max, So sorry to hear of your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan Wallen Spivey
dear paw paw,
its cassie… i know this is made for others to sign for the family but im gonna use it to talk bout you. I love you so much and miss you every day. You gave us so many great memories to treasure and be proud of. You lived a very great life and thats something to hold your head up about. Just to let you know i got engaged to a great man which im glad you got to meet. Me and james are very happy and when the wedding day does come i know you will be there with your blessings.
I know you in a better place watching out for us. I love you always and forever!!
Your grandbaby
Cassie