Passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, January 29, 2021. Beloved husband of Joan E. Hensley (nee Neier) for 53 years; loving father of Beth (David) Orwick, Anne (Jim) Cunningham and Erin (Kyle) Bihr; cherished grandfather of Johanna Orwick, Thomas, Ada, and Alex Cunningham, Liam and Kate Bihr; dear brother of Jerry (Robin) Hensley and Robin (Bill) Stewart; special uncle of Mindy (Don) Killian and their two children Jake and Grace Killian; trusted companion of Eddie, his Golden Retriever; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Tom was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He was a proud alumnus of Southeast Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. A long-time educator, he impacted the lives of thousands of students as a teacher and administrator in Rockwood School District and professor of education at UMSL. As the first principal of Rockwood Summit High School, Tom combined his passion for teaching and learning with his interest in architecture, designing and building the school from the ground up and setting the foundation for its future success.
Tom enjoyed traveling and meticulously planned family vacations. He often selected trip destinations based on the location of buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and he loved relaxing at the beach in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Besides traveling, Tom happily devoted his retirement to caring for his grandchildren; he took the most pride in his role as their Pa. Funeral Services will be private by invitation only. Family and friends may view the service on Friday, February 5, at 11:30 am via live stream at www.boppchapel.com , under Dr. Thomas L. Hensleys name. Interment will be private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Bopp Chapel
Tom was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He was a proud alumnus of Southeast Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. A long-time educator, he impacted the lives of thousands of students as a teacher and administrator in Rockwood School District and professor of education at UMSL. As the first principal of Rockwood Summit High School, Tom combined his passion for teaching and learning with his interest in architecture, designing and building the school from the ground up and setting the foundation for its future success.
Tom enjoyed traveling and meticulously planned family vacations. He often selected trip destinations based on the location of buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and he loved relaxing at the beach in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Besides traveling, Tom happily devoted his retirement to caring for his grandchildren; he took the most pride in his role as their Pa. Funeral Services will be private by invitation only. Family and friends may view the service on Friday, February 5, at 11:30 am via live stream at www.boppchapel.com , under Dr. Thomas L. Hensleys name. Interment will be private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Bopp Chapel
Passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, January 29, 2021. Beloved husband of Joan E. Hensley (nee Neier) for 53 years; loving father of Beth (David) Orwick, Anne (Jim) Cunningham and Erin (Kyle) Bihr; cherished grandfather of Johanna Orwick, Thomas, Ada, and Alex Cunningham, Liam and Kate Bihr; dear brother of Jerry (Robin) Hensley and Robin (Bill) Stewart; special uncle of Mindy (Don) Killian and their two children Jake and Grace Killian; trusted companion of Eddie, his Golden Retriever; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Tom was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He was a proud alumnus of Southeast Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. A long-time educator, he impacted the lives of thousands of students as a teacher and administrator in Rockwood School District and professor of education at UMSL. As the first principal of Rockwood Summit High School, Tom combined his passion for teaching and learning with his interest in architecture, designing and building the school from the ground up and setting the foundation for its future success.
Tom enjoyed traveling and meticulously planned family vacations. He often selected trip destinations based on the location of buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and he loved relaxing at the beach in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Besides traveling, Tom happily devoted his retirement to caring for his grandchildren; he took the most pride in his role as their Pa. Funeral Services will be private by invitation only. Family and friends may view the service on Friday, February 5, at 11:30 am via live stream at www.boppchapel.com , under Dr. Thomas L. Hensleys name. Interment will be private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Bopp Chapel
Tom was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He was a proud alumnus of Southeast Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. A long-time educator, he impacted the lives of thousands of students as a teacher and administrator in Rockwood School District and professor of education at UMSL. As the first principal of Rockwood Summit High School, Tom combined his passion for teaching and learning with his interest in architecture, designing and building the school from the ground up and setting the foundation for its future success.
Tom enjoyed traveling and meticulously planned family vacations. He often selected trip destinations based on the location of buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and he loved relaxing at the beach in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Besides traveling, Tom happily devoted his retirement to caring for his grandchildren; he took the most pride in his role as their Pa. Funeral Services will be private by invitation only. Family and friends may view the service on Friday, February 5, at 11:30 am via live stream at www.boppchapel.com , under Dr. Thomas L. Hensleys name. Interment will be private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Bopp Chapel
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