Steven Wayne Hennessee, 58, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 17, of a sudden illness. As an avid outdoorsman, Steve cherished Mother Nature and all of her beauty. He was a devoted Christian and family man who always found the good in people. Steve never met a stranger and those who knew him will have the memory of his smile to carry forever. Those of us left behind can find peace in knowing that Steve is with the Lord, basking in his glory. We are comforted in knowing that Steve, the hunter, is home from the hills, and he will make sure to keep the lights on for us.
Visitation will be held today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jackson Heights Church of Christ. The service will follow at 1 p.m. with Brother Tim Grigsby officiating. Interment will be at Atlas Church of Christ.
Pallbearers will be Jason Grigsby, Jeremy Grigsby, Rowland White, Jimmy Thompson, Brian Springer, and Jimmy McCullum. Honorary pallbearers will include all friends and co-workers of the Florence Electricity Department.
Steve was born in Colbert County on July 18, 1957, and was a lifelong resident of Lauderdale County. He was a 40-year employee of the Florence Electricity Department most recently serving as general foreman of overhead construction and maintenance. He was a member of the IBEW.
Steve was preceded in death by his grandparents, William “Buddy” and Sybil Hennessee and Lloyd and Frankie Mae Grigsby, and brother, William Russell Hennessee.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Behel Hennessee; daughters, Ashley Hennessee Bixler (Mike) and Allison Hennessee Jones (Andy); granddaughter, Parker Elizabeth Jones; parents, William Hennessee (Pam) and Delilah Mecke (John); brother, Bob Hennessee; nephew, Hagan Hennessee; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chris Williamson Wild Game Fest c/o Cross Point Church of Christ, 1350 Cox Creek Parkway, Florence, AL 35633.
You may sign the guest register at sprywilliams.com.
