James Joseph Hennig, 92, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Oak Grove Nursing & Rehab. A visitation will be from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16th at St. Jude Catholic Church in Oak Grove, followed by burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in St. Joseph, MO.
James was born August 26, 1927, in Rowlett, Texas, the son of Frank J. and Margreat (Grellhesl) Hennig. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. James worked his way up in the hat industry and was published in an encyclopedia as a hat maker. He enjoyed racing cars as a young adult and gardening.
James was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 45 years, Dorthy in 1997; two sons: Jesse Don Hennig and Charles Wayne Hennig; grandson, Christopher John Hennig; son-in-law, Bill Hyatt; two brothers; and two sisters.
His survivors include son, Weldon Ray Hennig (Debbie) of Cotton Center, TX; two daughters: Margaret Hyatt of Burleson, TX, and Angie Pettit (Brian) of Lone Jack, MO; five grandsons: Michael Hyatt (Kristen), Jeffery Hyatt (Quy), Matt Hennig, Cameron Pettit, and Ben Pettit; and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441