Junior Len Henkel

Junior Len Henkel passed from this earthly realm on March 6, 2025 at the age of 95. He was born to Ed and Margaret Henkel in Terlton, Oklahoma on December 31, 1929. He lived a full life impacting many lives of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Junior was a hard-working man providing for his family and helping those in need. His greatest achievement was raising his four children, Dan (Melissa), Debra (Tyrone), and Darwin. He was a grandfather to Gabe Henkel, Nate Henkel, Austin Henkel, Jeff Henkel, Jenna Agosto, Brittany Henkel, Alton Thompson, Trenton Thompson, Varlese Thompson, Batista Thompson, Vanetta Thompson, Zephaniah Thompson, Ariella Castro, Brianna Hauss, Victoria Gomez, and Steph Gomez. Additionally, there are 22 great grandchildren and one great­ great grandchild.

Junior Len Henkel was preceded in death by his son Rob.

He did a great job of raising a family to be self-sufficient and productive members of society. Some of his great achievements were believing in those who nobody else would. He was loved and respected for how he made others better and will be greatly missed!

A special thanks to Ariella Castro for her love and care of Junior throughout his final days!