Mr. Hensley was born Nov. 13, 1939, in Lexington, the son of Samuel L. and Hilda V. Patterson Hensley. He was self-employed as a master plumber and a member of Winchester Eagles Aerie 867.
Surviving are three daughters, Patricia A. Taylor of Palm Bay, Fla., Susan Rannells and Kimberly Kline, both of Winchester; a son, Martin Williams of Winchester; a sister, Sylvia H. Wilt of Woodstock; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and his companion, Rebecca A. Williams.
A daughter, Vonda H. Kelly; and a sister, Patsy Cline (Virginia H. Dick), are deceased.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Jones Funeral Home, Winchester, with the Rev. Dr. Richard Slider officiating.
Memorials may be made to to the American Cancer Society, 2654 Valley Ave., Suite B, Winchester 22601; or to Make a Wish Foundation of America, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 29119, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9119.
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