Joshua Allen Hensel from Apopka, Florida passed away on September 19, 2019 at home at the age of 29 years. Joshua was born on September 6, 1990 in Orlando, Florida. Joshua attended Bear Lake Elementary, Teague Middle School, and Lake Brantley High School where he graduated from June 5, 2009.
Joshua was an active member in Scouts. He joined Cub Scouts and was in Pack 4 & Pack 230 in his elementary years and achieved the rank of Arrow of Light. In Middle and High School he was in Boy Scout Troops 601, 547, and 211 where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He was also in the Brotherhood of the Order of the Arrow.
Joshua also participated in JROTC Air Force at Teague Middle School and AFJROTC program at Lake Brantley High School.
Joshua earned the nickname of “Kledus” in 7th grade and many friends called him that instead of his real name. He was a country boy at heart and loved the Lord. He accepted Christ as Savior in 2001 and was baptized by his father at Lakeview Christian Church.
Joshua was a gentle giant of 6’4, but loved everyone he met. He was always lending a helping hand to those in need. He especially loved snakes from the age of 7 years old. He had many growing up. As he got older he got his 1st dog Dixie and she bore 3 pups and he kept one and named him Bo Bo. He and Bo Bo were inseparable. He, also, had two ducks named Crackers and Duck Duck and a bearded dragon named Apollo.
Joshua will be sadly missed by his parents, Mark and Donna Lee (Worthley) Hensel of Apopka, Florida; sister Amanda (Hensel) Childers and brother in law Jesse Childers and niece Madison and nephew Jonathan of Sorrento, Florida; Brother Jacob Jimmerson of Apopka, Florida; Grandparents Arthur & Shirley Hensel of Port St. Lucie and George & Judith Worthley of Orange City, Florida; Aunts and Uncles – Roberta Worthley of Orange City, Florida; Bill and Leslie Worthley of Waterford, Pennsylvania; Chris and Debi Schutte of Reddington Beach, Florida, Bill and Kim Hensel of Jaco, Costa Rica; Paul and Renee Hensel of Port St. Lucie, Florida; Cousins Kayla Worthley, Shawn Schutte, Brain Schutte, Kevin Schutte, Jeremy Hensel, Laura Hensel, Scott Hensel, Erika Hensel, and Brooke Hensel ; Godparents Mary and Jim Byrd and many devoted family members and friends.
Joshua was predeceased by his Grandmother Shirley Hensel on May 24, 2019.
Service
Memorial Service
First Baptist Church of Apopka
441 S Highland Ave, Apopka, FL 32703
11:00am
Kim says
Mark and Donna, words can’t express I feel for your loss of Josh. Please know you are in our thoughts and we love you very much!
Diana & Jeff says
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your son (brother). May God’s peace be with you every day!
Love,
Diana & Jeff Werner
Geri Russellxc says
Josh will be missed. His kindness, his willingness to always offer a helping hand, his sweet smile and gentle spirit are what made him so special.
Not a day goes by when you all aren’t lifted in prayer. I feel your pain. I am so sorry.
…and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest dear precious Josh. Rest well love.
Anna Byrd says
God needed thils Beautiful soul.
Love and prayers to the family. He was a wonderful young man.
Alex Bruno says
Josh you were a wonderful person. I have not seen you much as of lately but I know what kind of parents you had. Josh I believe you are with Jesus and he’s holding you tight. I’m sad that you passed so young but jealous that you now are in heaven with our lord and savior Jesus Christ. I’m not sure how you passed but just know your missed and loved. Praying for the family and friends of josh. May God give you peace during this time.
Twila Houseman says
I’m so sorry for your loss of your son. My prayers for peace of heart and mind!!.
michael rhoden says
Mark and Donna,
We were so saddened to hear of your family’s loss. I remember Josh with fondness. He was always volunteering to come help me at Westside
in years past. Sherri and I are praying for you and family left behind for that “perfect peace that passes all understanding”. This though is only a temporary loss for we shall see Josh again when we all get “HOME”.
Mike and Sherri Rhoden
Theresa says
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Josh. They always say “Our loss, Heaven’s gain” and while that can be comforting to us it still doesn’t fill that emptiness that is caused when someone we love so dearly leaves us. Mark, Donna, Amanda and all the rest of the family….I pray that that God will wrap His arms around you and comfort you with love and peace and that the emptiness can be filled with so many good memories of Josh to comfort you. I knew Josh in his younger years. My memories of him are of a polite, well mannered young man that was fun to be with. He helped me so much at Cub Scout Day Camps. He would do anything I asked him to do. He was always so helpful. The last time I saw him was at Amanda’s wedding. Such a tall, handsome young man. Still was so polite and well mannered. When he hugged me, I told him to never change from that. I believe it was impossible for him to be anything but polite and well mannered because that’s just the way his wonderful parents raised him to be.
He will never be forgotten.
Love and hugs to you all.
Theresa Mojica Ossler says
Our Deepest Condolences for Josh’s family. We met Josh from our son Preston, when they were both in Middle school. He was such a great kid. Our thoughts and prayers are with always with you.
Theresa and Mike Ossler