Robert Eugene Henshaw of Red Lion accepted the hand of His Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 3:30 am at his residence, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 85. He was the husband of Linda Lou (Miller) Henshaw whom he married on Jun 27, 1964, celebrating 57 years together.
He was born in Red Lion on February 8, 1936 and was the son of the late Harry and Carletta (Sprenkle) Henshaw. He graduated from Red Lion High School, Class of 1955. Bob was very proud to have served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a member of the Red Lion American Legion Post #543, an avid Steelers fan and Pirate's fan. He like gardening and was very meticulous with his lawn care. He was a member of the Family Worship Center in York and was always willing to assist with all that needed done for the church and his church family.
Bob leaves his wife Linda, and his two daughters, Tracie L. Youngman (Timothy) of Glen Rock and Roberta L. Coker (Bill) of York. He was the loving grandfather to six wonderful grandchildren, Lindsay (Joey), Keilah (Billy), Joshua (Nancy), Eddie, Dalton and Gillian, nine great grandchildren, Josiah, Zion, Marston, Jayanna, Sky, Kaelyn, Alyssa, Lauren and Morgan, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was the fourth of seven children, his two sisters, Marie Myers and Connie Brillhart and his four brothers, John, Edward, Harold and Donald Henshaw, all of whom have preceded him in death.
Viewing for Bob will be on Wednesday, March 17th, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion. A service to honor and share memories of Robert will begin at 11:00 am at the funeral home with his pastor, Rev. Dr. Andrew Williams officiating. Burial will be at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, with full military rites offered by the York County Veterans Honor Guard.
All attending the services are asked to wear a mask and to observe the social distancing guidelines as set forth by the CDC.
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be offered to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604.
God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come to me." A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest, He broke our hearts to prove to us, HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST. SEMPER FI strong. In our hearts forever.
Viewing
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Burg Funeral Home
134 W. Broadway
Red Lion PA
(717) 244-4567
(717)244-4299
Service of Honor and Praise
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
11:00 AM -
Burg Funeral Home
134 W. Broadway
Red Lion PA
(717) 244-4567
(717)244-4299
Funeral Home
Burg Funeral Home
134 W. Broadway
Red Lion PA - 17356-2104
US
(717) 244-4567
(717)244-4299