Charles Edgar "Ed" Hennings Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charles Edgar (Ed) Hennings died January 21, 2021 at his home, following a long battle with Parkinson's Dementia. He was born on May 29, 1934, in Yadkin County to Emma Sophronia Binkley Hennings and Henry Thomas (Tom) Hennings. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Anna (Ann) Routh Hennings; his 3 children: Ed Hennings and wife Debbie of Greensboro; Ellen H. Nesbit and husband Stuart of Virginia Beach, VA; and Steven Hennings and wife Andrea of Greensboro; and his three grandchildren: Ashley Hennings of Greensboro, Brad Hennings of Greensboro, and Emma Nesbit of Virginia Beach. A great grandson is due in May. Ed is also survived by his brother George Hennings and wife Bonnie of East Bend. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Simmons and husband, Carroll, of Winston-Salem; sister, Earlene Speas and husband Mel of East Bend, NC. Ed was a US Army veteran, a 40-year employee of Sears Roebuck with assignments in Winston-Salem; Danville, VA; Greensboro; Atlanta, GA; and High Point. He was involved in Scouting for over 40 years, Scoutmaster of Troop 160 at Centenary UMC for 6 years, recipient of a Scouters Key, District Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver, the highest award given by the local council. In 2008, a cooking demonstration building was built and dedicated at Camp Cherokee in honor of Ed and in memory of Charles Benbow. A long-time member of Centenary United Methodist Church of Greensboro, he held almost every leadership role in the church and was known as the fix-it person and was a member of the chancel choir for more than forty years. In 1996 he was selected as lay person of the year for both Centenary and the Greensboro District of the United Methodist Church. A lifelong woodworker, he made more than 15,000 comfort crosses out of cedar, all of which were given away, mainly through the church. As a member of the Greensboro Tarheel Chorus barbershop chorus, he was selected as Barbershopper of the Year in 2004. His ashes will be installed in the columbarium at Centenary in a private service and his memorial service will be held at Centenary UMC on a later date when it is safe to gather. Memorials may be made to Centenary UMC, 2300 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27403. The family would like to thank AuthoraCare Hospice for helping him to finish his life at home. Forbis & Dick Guilford Chapel is serving the Hennings family. Online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com.

Charles Edgar "Ed" Hennings

May 29, 1934 - January 21, 2021

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Charles Edgar "Ed" Hennings

May 29, 1934 - January 21, 2021

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