James Louis Henes

James “Jim" Louis Henes, 87, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a long and courageous journey with Parkinson's Disease.

Jim was born and raised in Wellington, Ohio on January 27,1937 to the late Ernst L. and Martha Artz Henes. 

After graduation from Wellington High School in 1955, Jim attended Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and met and fell in love with his future wife, Martha "Marty" Hayman. Jim and Marty were married on April 1, 1961.

After the wedding, Jim was drafted by the US Army where he served in South Korea for 13 months and proudly played the baritone in The US Army Marching Band. 

After returning home, Jim and Marty moved to Cuyahoga Falls where they raised their two children, Bob and Christie. He and Marty were faithful members of The First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls along with the New Wine Sunday School Class. Jim also served as an active member of the Akron Host Lion's Club. 

Jim spent most of his career working as an insurance salesman and a landlord where he generously devoted himself to ministering countless individuals and families in need. He experienced profound joy in caring for others and providing ways to assist anyone less fortunate than himself. This has lovingly defined his life and legacy.

Jim is survived and will be missed by son, (Bob) Robert Henes (Laurie), of Morrisville, NC; daughter, Christie Rosencrance (Ryan) of East Canton; adored grandchildren, (Elly) Elena Henes, Jordan Henes, Laney Rosencrance, Tyler Rosencrance (Sophia), Kyle Rosencrance (Krendy) and best friends (family by choice) Sharon and Harvey Nerhood.

Jim was proceeded in death by his mother, Martha Artz Henes; father, Ernst L. Henes; twin brother, Samuel Henes; sister, Helen Prittie; and wife of 52 years, Martha Henes.

We would also like to acknowledge and thank the care teams at Danbury of Tallmadge, Sanctuary Grande, Glenwood Care and Corso Hospice Care for your unwavering support and care during the past seven years. We are truly grateful.

Jim was a proud and loving husband and father. He never met a stranger or ever passed up the opportunity to tell a joke. He was a devout Christian who was quick to uplift others and had a jovial laugh that filled the room. He was kind, generous, gentle, quirky and had a servant’s heart of gold.

For those wishing to make a charitable donation on Jim's behalf, a gift can be offered to First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, or The Spirit of 76 Museum in Wellington, Ohio.

Cremation will take place at Adams Mason Funeral Home followed by burial of his ashes next to his wife, Marty, at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Announcements for a memorial service will be made later to honor Jim's life and legacy.

May we all scatter kindness and laughter in his fond and loving memory.