James "Jim" Joseph Hengehold Sr. 87, of Cincinnati Ohio, entered into eternal peace on February 7th, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 13 at Corpus Christ Church from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m with Mass beginning at 10:30 a.m. Internment will immediately follow at Crown Hill Memorial Park & Mausoleum. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Walker Funeral Home. Jim was born in Cincinnati Ohio to the late Joseph and Gertrude Hengehold on November 10, 1928. He thoroughly enjoyed his work as a bottle shipper at Hudepohl Brewery for 30+ years and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Jim was married to June Hengehold (nee Mergenthal) on May 3, 1952; they were happily married 39 years. He unwaveringly and lovingly cared for June during the last 4 years of her life. In addition to his love for his family and friends, he enjoyed his vibrant flower gardens and watching hummingbirds that would frequent his feeders. He travelled to many places including a trip to Jerusalem in 2000. He was also actively involved with his parish, Corpus Christi. Jim is survived by his beloved companion of 24 years, Rita Clark; his children, James Hengehold Jr., Karen (Harold) Long, and Lisa (Paul) Perry; his grandchildren, Jonathan Long, Elizabeth (Chad) Mowery and Joshua Hengehold; his great-grandchildren, Victoria Long, Celia and Alexander Mowery and Maryjayne Hengehold; sister-in-law Millie Mergenthal, along with many nieces and nephews. He leaves many loving memories to be cherished by friends and family alike. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, June; sister Laverne Jansen (nee Hengehold); and his in-laws. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Cincinnati SPCA 3949 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. The family of James Hengehold wishes to thank the Veterans Association and Vitas Hospice for their support in his final days. To share a memory of James or leave a special message for the Hengehold family, please click the Share Button below. Walker Funeral Home of Mt. Healthy is serving the Hengehold family.

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