HENSLIN - Raymond E. Henslin, 93, passed away Saturday evening, February 18, 2017 at Orange Park Medical Center.
Mr. Henslin was born June 26, 1923 in Mantorville, MN and moved to Orange Park from Yulee in 2016.
He was a World War II Veteran serving with the U. S. Army.
He lived his life for his family and always put others before himself. He spent many years in the construction industry as a carpenter and he loved farming. Before the death of his beloved wife, they enjoyed traveling and living in the mountains of North Carolina. He remained active in the lives of his grandchildren.
Mr. Henslin was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Helen Henslin who passed away in 2014.
Survivors include a son and daughter in law, Brad and Faye Henslin of Screven, GA; a daughter and son in law, Carla and David Lempke of Orange Park, FL; and three grandchildren, Matt Lempke, Aaron Henslin and Cara Henslin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 24, in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will follow in Hughes Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Gideon's Bible Society.