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B.J. Henzler, 97, of Denton, TX, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Denton, TX. B.J. was born May 2, 1925 in Pilot Point, TX to William Anthony Henzler and Elizabeth Sophia Bauer. B.J. married Rose Ann (Sturm) Brooks on January 29, 1966, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Pilot Point, TX. B.J. proudly served in the United States Army Air Corps as a Corporal. His specialty was as an Airplane and Engine Mechanic on B-49’s. B.J. was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over seventy years where he served as a past Grand Knight. He was an assistant Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America and served in the Pilot Point Youth Baseball Association for many years. B.J. also served on various boards of the Pilot Point City Council and on the Pilot Point Museum Board. Many will remember B.J. as a teacher and Assistant Principal at Pilot Point ISD. He provided education and coaching to many people in the area for 33 years. He was also a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association. B.J. faithfully attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. He was a religious teacher, serving his Lord, and the parishioners who attended. He was a member of the St. Thomas Parish Council. B.J. was a man who gave service in many areas of his life. He gave himself to his church, community, and children without hesitation. He will be remembered by many and loved by those who knew him. One of his favorite Bible verses is Revelation 14:13. “Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” B.J. is survived by his wife, Rose Ann of Denton, TX; sons, Curtis Brooks and wife, Annette, of Mountain Lakes, NJ, Kellen Brooks of Tuskahoma, OK, Phillip Brooks of Denton, TX, William Henzler of Denton, TX, and Stephen Henzler and wife, Carrie, of The Woodlands, TX; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and ten nieces and nephews. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elizabeth; and two sisters, Elizabeth Pels and Loretta Brunet. In lieu of flowers the family asks that food donations be made to the Shepherd’s Storehouse in Pilot Point, TX by calling (940) 686-2620, or you may give monetarily at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z3G2/campaign/C-11XB6 You can also give a monetary donation of your choice to one of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church’s charities at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z3G2/home Visitation will be 10:00AM-11:00AM, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Pilot Point, TX. A funeral service will follow at 11:00AM, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Pilot Point, TX with Fr. John Martin officiating. Inurnment will be on a later date at St. Thomas Cemetery in Pilot Point, TX. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Bradley R. Shotts and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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Bernard Joseph Henzler

May 2, 1925 - May 25, 2022