Joseph James Henegar

Joseph James “Vego” Henegar, 38, of Irmo, South Carolina, passed away suddenly on May 19, 2025. Joseph was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on February 7, 1987 to two loving parents Cheryl Hancock and Walter Henegar. He worked at The Home Depot in Harbison, South Carolina and received many awards for his achievements of putting his best foot forward. He was also known as Vego, Hedonist upon the pirate crew of The Pandemonium in the Chaos Armada within the SCA. Joseph was a man who was, in fact, truly special. His kindness and humor had no boundaries or limitations and reached as far as he could extend them. Joe, even when on holiday as “Vego”, a Pirate aboard the Pandemonium ship at SCA events (medieval reenactments), frequently disappeared to help total strangers in need, whether they were lost, in distress, or simply needed a friend, and somehow always managed to reappear just as his friends were noticing his absence. No task was too great, no role too small. Joe accommodated his friends and strangers alike, always leaving them and himself with a smile. The medieval reenactment group, The Pandemonium, is a pirate themed crowd of good natured people who brought joy to every SCA event fortunate enough to host them. They hosted countless parties for fellow attendees and helped end most days with relaxing beverages and amusing games such as “Wheel of Misfortune” or Joe’s personally masterminded entertainment created with a cohort, where a mad scientist would give pretend “ailments” to attendees, who then had to seek out the Plague Doctor, played by Vego (aka Joe) himself, to find relief for the “stricken patient.” Joe couldn’t be compared to any coin with just two sides because of his unique interests. Dice though, that’s a more accurate description. His interests were wide and varied: from Dungeons & Dragons and other games to experimenting with crypto and even homesteading. He even started writing his own book and loved cooking. He always volunteered to make meals for his fiancée, Emily Hall, and together they would create magnificent dishes fit for royalty. If there wasn’t an adventure to be had, Joe was creating or finding one and he always had a vacant seat for someone new to join. The most lovable thing about Joe was his aversion to conflict, his stalwartness, and his desire to seek resolutions from a perspective few are fortunate enough to understand. He always made sure those around him enjoyed their time, spreading smiles like a contagion. He was the guy who felt guilty if you called and he couldn’t come help, the man many depended on and will continue to admire for decades to come. He left behind his mother, Cheryl Hancock; his father, Walter Henegar; his brother, Samuel Henegar; and the treasure of his life, Emily Hall, to whom he was engaged, along with all the furry children they had raised together, as well as many others who loved him dearly. A funeral service will be held to honor Joseph on Friday 05/23/2025 at Temples-Halloran Funeral & Cremation Services, located at 5400 Bush River Rd Columbia, South Carolina. His family will gather from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, his friends will join from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, and his service will begin at 3:00 PM. A graveside service and interment will follow on Saturday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Douglas City Cemetery located at 1622 North Gaskin Avenue Douglas, GA 31533 with Rev. Don Fender officiating. Condolences, kind words and fond memories may be shared with Joseph’s family at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com. Joseph’s arrangements have been entrusted to the kind and compassionate staff of Ricketson Funeral Home, Inc. in Douglas, Georgia, and Temples-Halloran Funeral Home in Columbia, South Carolina.

Joseph James Henegar

February 7, 1987 - May 19, 2025