Jeremy Allen Hensley
October 18, 2016
Jeremy Allen Hensley, age 37, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
Jeremy was born June 26, 1979 in Des Moines, Iowa to Andrea (Hensley) and Gerald Sampson. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and later went on to work primarily as a licensed plumber.
He leaves behind his two sons, Jax and Jantz; parents, Andrea and Gerry Sampson; brother, Paul Doke; sister, Liz (Jeff) Hansen; niece and nephews, Hayden and Taylor Doke and Oliver Hansen; maternal grandparents, Jack and Pat Hensley; significant other, Beth Garland and her son, Isaac; mother of his children, Jessica; aunts and uncles, Debbie and George Jones, Roger Clay, Verna and Mike O’Brien, Monica Hanson Halsey, Kim and Curt Walz, Rhonda and Bruce Dutton, Brenda Draper, Stephen and Pat Sampson, Richard and Pam Sampson, Sandy Sampson, and Karole Dyer; also his extended Saturday night bowling family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wilma and Gerald Sampson; maternal grandmother, Carolyn Clay; and his uncle Kevin Halsey.
There will be a celebration of Jeremy’s life at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines on Sunday, October 23, 2016. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with memorial service at 11:00 a.m. The service will conclude with military honors.
He will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date. In honor of Jeremy, casual dress is preferred. If you would like to wear Cubs or Hawkeyes or your favorite sports team apparel, please feel free.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to go towards his sons’ education.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Bre Weiss
11/26/2021
He promised me my first drink as a adult . I miss him everyday and it drives me nuts not seeing him as much as i did as a kid . I will tell my daughter about him everyday . I have noticed i have his smile more then anything .
I love you
Nichalas Goetsch
10/25/2016
I send my deepest sympathy and condolences to Jeremy's family. Mom and Dad you raised a great guy. I had the privilege of serving with him in Baumholder, Germany. Jeremy was a guy that always had his door wide open and everyone was welcome to stop on in to quick chat or stay awhile. He always made the best of some lousy times when we served.
To his sons, boys your dad was awesome and great guy to have on your side!
Jeremy,
Thank You for being a part of my life, it was an honor to serve with you. I miss ya brotha!
D co 2-6 Infantry
Phil and Vicki Seibert
10/22/2016
Sorry to hear of Jeremy's passing . He was a great guy and we enjoyed the time we had with him !
DeeDee
10/21/2016
So sorry for your family's loss. Prayers for God's grace to envelop you all in the hard days ahead.
Amy
10/21/2016
I have a heavy heart for you right now in this time of sorrow. The loss of someone so young and taken so sudden is truly hard. May God keep you and help you in your time of need. He will be there for you.
Mona Fickes
10/21/2016
So sad that someone so young and handsome left this earth so soon in life. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone that were able to share his life.
Tricia Waskow
10/21/2016
My heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal. I imagine there is no pain more far reaching and deeper than losing a child. I hope that you can find the strength you need to get through each day and that comfort and peace come to you with the support, love and heartfelt prayers from those around you.
Alice Burgart
10/21/2016
Ann: So sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Eric & Kevin
10/21/2016
Ann & Family:
Our prayers are for peace of heart for you and your family; may you hold the warm memories of all the good times in your hearts.
Debby Davis
10/21/2016
My prayers are with you Ann and Jerry, Paul and Beth. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Marguerite Wilde
10/21/2016
such a very sad time for you all ,a young man taken too soon , a prayer for his life and for all who he leaves behind ,
Missy (Hale) Jahnke
10/20/2016
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the whole family. He was a great guy and taken to soon.
Tom Luna
10/20/2016
I very sorry for your loss. I was stationed with Jeremy in Germany and have many great memories of him. He was a great guy with an infectious sense of humor. Thank you for letting me be a part of his life. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by many of his fellow "Grunts" from Baumholder. God speed Jeremy. Rest In Peace brother.
Melisa and Scott Richeal
10/20/2016
I am so very sorry, this is just so heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are thinking about you and pray that God will guide you through this.