Jason Hensler

Jason E. Hensler, 42, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV.

He was born May 22, 1980, to Fred Hensler and Patti (nee Tisdale) Hover, in Belleville, IL.  On July 24, 2004, he married Loni Lindley in Pocahontas, IL.

Jason lived in Caseyville, IL for 20 years before moving to Pocahontas.  He was a member of First Christian Church in Greenville, IL, and read his bible daily.  He was a former member of Pocahontas-Old Ripley Fire Department, Bond Co. Relay for Life, and LEM Rhodes Foundation.

He loved spending time with his daughter and was a great husband and father.  He loved to help others, always trying to assist as many people as he could.  Jason was a kind and gentle person who wore his heart on his sleeve.  He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, camping and gardening.  Computers and programming, along with traveling were some of his other favorite things.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patti Hover; maternal and paternal grandparents; cousin Julie Cox; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Red and Marilyn Lindley; uncle, Robert Martin.

Jason is survived by his wife, Loni Hensler, Pocahontas, IL; daughter, Scarlett Hensler; father, Fred Hensler; siblings, Chris (Mindy) Martin, Dani (fiancé, Keith Recklein) Hudson, Tim (Erin) Dunahee; many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Memorials may be made to the Family, c/o Loni Hensler, or the Pocahontas-Old Ripley Fire Department.

Memorial Visitation:  Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 10:00 am to 12:00pm (noon), at First Christian Church, Greenville, IL.

Memorial Service:  Saturday, August 27, 2022, 12:00pm (noon), First Christian Church, Greenville, IL.

Clergy:  Rev. Tyson Graber, Pastor

Interment:  at a later date.

Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.