Robert E. Henness Obituary
The passing of Robert E. Henness of Paris, Illinois occurred on November 4, 2026. Robert, born on November 22, 1933, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Jessie E. Henness (Vandevanter); his brother Jerald Henness; and his grandchildren, Keith Henness and Karen Henness. He is survived by: his father Orval U. Henness; his spouse Gaylia M. Osborn; his children, Valorie Eversole (William) of Lewisburg, Tracy Henness (Kathryn) of South Beloit, Dana Henness of Paris, Robert G. Henness of Chrisman, Ellen Webb (Steve) of Paris and Gregg Henness (Darcy) of Savoy, Illinois; his brother William Henness (Virginia) of Paris; his sister-in-law Ruth Ann Henness of Paris; and his grandchildren, Aaron Eversole (Jenny), Rebecca Standerfer (Zak), Amanda Hill (J. D.), Jeremiah Henness (Spring), Amber Davis (Matt), Kristy Preston (Tony), Adam Webb, Kirsten Hamilton (Chase), Madison Henness and Reid Henness.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Templeton Funeral Home (600 E Court St, Paris, IL 61944). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorials be made to Otterbein Church of Paris.
