James F. Hensley, 72, TN, obituary
James F. Hensley, 72, of the Middle Creek community, died
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Life Care Center of
Greeneville, Greene Co TN.
He was the eldest son of the late Jess and Leota Metcalf
Hensley. Mr. Hensley was the widower of Kay Hensley.
His family stated he will be sadly missed and fondly
recalled for his sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Hensley and
David Hensley.
Survivors include one daughter, Lisa Hensley; one
grandson, Randy Stilwell; and two granddaughters, Tara
Adkins and Chelsea Hensley, all of OH; three great grand-
children; two sisters, Audrey Blake of Greene Co TN, and
Peggy Howard of SC; two brothers and sisters-in-law,
Claude and Delores Hensley of Washington Co TN, and George
and Kathy Hensley of SC; five stepsons; a number of local
nieces and nephews; two special aunts, Opal Reaves and
Arlona Bishop, both of Greene Co TN; and a number of very
special friends.
There will be no formal visitation.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. this morning,
November 21, 2008, in Greystone Free Will Baptist Church
Cemetery. The Rev. Jay Hugh Jennings officiated.
Pallbearers were Russell Hensley, Jarrod Hensley, Clayton
Hensley, Shannon Blake, Randy Stilwell, and James 'Buddy'
Willis.
Jeffers Funeral & Cremation Service is in charge of
arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the Hensley family online at
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