James Jason “Vanilla Gorilla” Hensley , 46, of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away on September 21, 2021 at St Petersburg General Hospital, St Petersburg, Florida. He was born on March 21, 1975 to George and Brenda (Pittman) Hensley in St Petersburg, Florida as was a truck driver for “JOMAR” Construction, a referee in the Roller Derby sports world, a life long resident and a Christian.
He is survived by his parents, George and Brenda Hensley of Dandridge, Tennessee; his wife, Teresa (Householder) Hensley of St Petersburg, Florida; his children: Logan and Madasyn Hensley of St Petersburg, Florida; a sister, Jennifer Carreiro and her husband, Joe of Ontario, Canada and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and co-workers.
Private family services.
I miss you my son and I will love you as long as I breathe.
Sending all my love to the family. You were a really amazing guy JJ and I’m so sorry.
So, so sorry for your loss. Prayers and God’s comfort for all the family and friends of JJ.
Our condolences to the family. Jay was a special guy and we were lucky to know and love him for more than 20 years. He was a wonderful man, father and friend. We met him at the race track and he became family right away! Fly high Jay!
I never met JJ but knew Teresa, as she was a family friend. My heart breaks for the entire family and I share my deepest condolences to you all. May he rest in Peace.
It was a pleasure and an honor to have had a remarkable person like you as a co-worker and a friend. It will take some time to come to grips with this worlds loss. My thought and prayers are with Teresa and your family. You will be missed Big Guy!
We are sending are love to you all ❤️ JJ was an amazing friend and we will miss him, are hearts are mourning a great friend.
I will miss you my friend till we meet again
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. Brenda, I can’t imagine the loss you are going through. My heart is with you. George, I love you dearly and I’m terribly sorry for your great loss. Jen, my dear dear friend. My heart is breaking for you and the girls. Our thoughts and love are with you during this terrible time.
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY GOD WILL HEAL YOUR BROKEN HEARTS I WILL PRAY FOR ALL OF YOU
I have known this genuine loving sharing caring family for 44 years and I am deeply saddened by this huge loss. Jay was a great little brother to Jen and he was never a pest. He was just a sweet kid. I feel so much loss for Brenda and George. You wonderful dear souls did not deserve to feels such pain. I know there are not enough words in the dictionary to describe yoour souls loss. I ask for comfort and signs of Jay everywhere you look because he is with you wanting you to smile and live for him. Love you all tremendously.
Val
I met Jay when Teresa had to come up to Texas for her dad’s funeral. They stayed at my house and I could tell from the minute I met him he was such a sweet, genuine guy. He fit right in and I have thought of him as family from day 1. I’m so sorry you are going through this my cousin. I love you so much.
T T , My heart aches for the loss of your husband, best friend and soul mate 💕RIP
Sending my love.
We are so sorry you and your loved ones are going through this. We hope the good memories will bring peace and comfort in the days ahead. We were blessed to know and skate alongside such a wonderful man. Justice League for ever!
I met JJ when I was prob around 5-6 yrs old he was one of my brothers closets friends we lived 2 houses down and we’re always outside running around and having fun together..you will be greatly missed my friend.. prayers for healing hearts to JJ whole family I am so sorry for your losses..
So sorry for your loss!!this Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers. Still remember all the great times and the memories we all had in Fire Explorers! ❤️❤️ Jay was a great person and someone we will never forget.
Sending our Love and Prayers to Sis and Brother George, Jennifer, Teresa and Family
We will miss You and will always remember You
Rest In Peace JJ
It was truly a privilege to have known him even for a short time. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. They have lost a loved one, but gained a fierce guardian angel.
Jay, you will always be close to our hearts. We will forever miss you until we see you again in heaven. We love you so much.
Prayers and thoughts are with Teresa, his children and his family during such a difficult time.
Brenda, George, and Jen. You are better known to me as mom, dad, and sis. I’ll miss my brother Jay. Even though we’re not related I truly and still feel like I am part of your family. This is a big loss in every life that Jay touched. He was quiet but rocks are usually quiet. He always seemed to be the rock that everyone leaned upon for strength. I will remember the good times at Cody’s and the holidays at your house that you always invited me to. I will miss my brother and I will remember his happiness and strength that he shared with others. Rest in peace my friend and brother.
Lots of hugs and thoughts to the family I still have an outside bench that Jay delivered to my house years were talking six years ago that a friend of his was selling and he rode down with him to help deliver
it is still sits in my garden in my front yard I learned so much from you Jay and you will truly truly be missed
I am so very sorry for your loss of your son and brother! Words can not explain how my heart breaks for all of you! Covid is real and can take our loved ones away prematurely – please get vaccinated so other families do not have to go through what you all are experiencing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Hugs from The Rainbird Family 🤗❤️
My deepest sympathy to Brenda, George, and Family, RIP JJ and watch over your loving family.
I’m still wrapping my brain around this. Jay was an amazing person, friend, father, co worker. You will be truly missed in this world. I can only imagine that you are needed in heaven to watch over all of us that loved you so dearly…
Jay
There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about you buddy I’m truly going to miss you and our friendship
my condolences go out to the Hensley family
My deepest condolences to you, George and Brenda. Prayers for comfort and peace.