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1938 - 2010
 William Clayton Henckel at the age of 71 went to be with his brother on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at a San Antonio hospital. He was born on November 28, 1938 in Houston Texas to Stanley John and Florabess Dixene "Corroll" Henckel. Clay married Barbara Mae Wall on July 29, 1960 in Claremont California. He attended Houston,, Kerrville and Pomona California schools. Clay was in the U.S. Navy Reserves prior to joining the Submarine Service in 1958. Then he was on active duty aboard the USS Pomfret and the USS Bugara for 4 years. During his 23 years with the City of Kerrville he worked in the Water Department, Engineering/Construction Department, and the Street Department. Clay was in charge of the landfill operation, and was the Airport Manager. While he was the Street Department Supervisor, his crew assisted the police and fire departments with traffic control during emergencies, as well as with parades. He met with officials from city, county and state agencies to focus on various common interests. He retired from the City in 1998. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings John, Kathy, Henley, Charles, David and Fred.
Clay is survived by his wife of 49 years Barbara Henckel of Ingram Texas; son Randy Allen Henckel and wife Whitney of Kerrville, Texas; daughter Lori Ellen Slayton of Austin, Texas; grandchildren Kori Henckel Pakko and husband Joe of Edmonds, WA, Caitlyn, Jeremy and Andrew Henckel all of Kerrville, Texas, Savannah Slayton Brereton and husband Richard of Austin, Texas and Cade Slayton of Kerrville, Texas; sister Mary Freeman of Arlington Texas and many nieces, nephew and other family members and friends who love him will miss him.
Clay will be cremated and his ashes are to be scattered by his family.
Family will be hosting a celebration of life on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 6-8 pm, at Julie's Event Center, (3120 Junction Hwy. Ingram, Tx) Please come and share your favorite story with us. |
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Eddy Farrell
efarrell22sbcglobal.net
Monday June 28, 2010 at
5:11 PM
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My name is Eddy Farrell. I was as saddened to hear of Clayton's passing. He and I began the 1st grade together at Tivy Elementary in 1946 and were boyhood friends until my family moved to San Antonio in 1952. He and I were born the same year and married the same year. Except for a brief visit in 57', we just lost contact. In 46', the Henkel's lived on May Dr. about a mile or so north of Tivy stadium and as I recall, his dad managed a Butane distributorship on Peterson Dr, just down the hill from May Dr. We lived on Roy St. just off Fredericksburg Rd, both places in the country in those days. We walked a lot in those days&&
So many wonderful memories of our days hunting and camping and just being boys in the woods&&Second and third graders spending the night in the woods having a great time&..Unheard of in today's world.
Thanks for listening,
Eddy Farrell
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Elma Aguero
elmajag@yahoo.com
Monday June 28, 2010 at
1:41 PM
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Hi Barbara, I am truly sorry to hear about Clay. He was a dear man. I will always remember him. I was blessed to have talked to him one day last month when he had a Dr's appt in our bldg. I know he left you a beautiful memory with that vehicle he worked so hard on. I always remember you on our birthday that we share. Take care of yourself. Your are a wonderful person, Love always....Elma Aguero
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Kim Pare
Monday June 21, 2010 at
9:04 PM
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It was nice to see Uncle Clayton in April when we moseyed into "his country." I hope your glory days together sustain you through the grief.
Love, Kim
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Nancy Allen
Monday June 21, 2010 at
4:37 PM
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Glad we got a chance to see him in April. I will never forget his special way with my boys, especially him teaching Reed to "mossie".
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Barbara Rippy
Monday June 21, 2010 at
12:37 PM
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Barbara, I am so sorry to hear of Clay's passing. My wish for you is God's comfort in your time of grief. And that time to be short so your rememberance of Clay will be of the good times. Sincerely, Barbara Rippy
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lisa and mikey hester
yannonehobo@aol.com
Saturday June 19, 2010 at
1:29 PM
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mikey and i are so sorry for lost
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Lrain Ellison
Saturday June 19, 2010 at
8:55 AM
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Barbara, Lori, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May be God bless you during this time.
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Bob & Shirl Hester
Saturday June 19, 2010 at
2:26 AM
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Our love and prayers to the family. Clay will always be remebered as a friend thru thick and thin. He loved people for what they were, not who they were or what they had. We will miss our very dear friend, especially his cute little smile that made you wonder what he was thinking.
Clay was a fighter to the end. We will miss him, but we know he is free of pain and looking down on us and figureing a way to help us in any way he can. Clay will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Love and prayers to the family.
Bob, Shirl, Lono, Tom, Tony, Lisa and Michael.
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Jane Rose
Friday June 18, 2010 at
2:16 PM
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To Clay's family, to express my sincere sympathy at his death. I knew Clay when we both attended ACC Wellness program, we did our water exercies along with others.
Clay was always in good spirits, even though he was not always feeling up to par. When I needed a ride to Wellness, and my car was in the garage, he willingly picked me up so I wouldn't miss our water therapy. I am sure you will all miss his smiles. I am sorry not to be able to attend the celebration of his life on Sturday, as we will heading to Indiana. Again, my condolonces.
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John and Judy Jordan
jjordan@hctc.net
Friday June 18, 2010 at
11:22 AM
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Sad to hear about Clay. Such a sweet guy and we will really miss him. We love you all.
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Dorothy Miller
dorothy.miller@kerrvilletx.gov
Friday June 18, 2010 at
10:18 AM
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Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord will bless you with His peace that surpasses all understanding, knowing that Clay is now in His loving arms. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet Clay. My prayers are with you. God bless. ~Dorothy
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Laura McCormick Overmyer
Thursday June 17, 2010 at
11:15 PM
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Thinking of you especially at this time.
Love,
Laura McCormick Overmyer and family
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Tina Meteer Silva
Thursday June 17, 2010 at
3:10 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear of Clayton's passing. Not that long ago I got an email from him telling me about one of the cars he was restoring & how much he was enjoying that. He will be missed and remembered fondly. Blessings to all of you.
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Cassie Baker
Thursday June 17, 2010 at
9:33 AM
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I don't even know what to say. What an amazing guy. Always cheerful, always smiling, always ready with a good joke. He will be missed by so many people!! I love all of you very much and am thinking about you!! I lost my grandpa this year too and I know it is very hard. Hugs and Kisses to all of you.
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