Henry A. Hensley, age 70 of Smithville, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 24, 2019 at his residence.  He was a retired factory worker and a Baptist. 

 He was born July 24, 1948 to his parents, the late Zollie Ray and Fannie Jewel Terry Hensley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 6 siblings, Johnnie Hensley, Cap Hensley, Barbara Ruth Griffin, Charles Hensley, Elizabeth Martin and Ray Hensley. 

 He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Hensley of Smithville; three daughters, Maggie (Reece) Tramel, Sandra Farless and Loretta (Timmy) Hendrixson all of Smithville; son, Joe Marshall of Sparta; eight grandchildren, James Tramel, Amanda Tramel, Hope Farless, Breanna Campbell, Tiffini Hoke, Dakota Flynn and Dalton Marshall; five brothers, Tommy (Peggy) Hensley of Sparta, Ganies (Vicki) Hensley of Tampa, FL, David (Donna) Hensley of Monterey, Jerry (Roxie) Hensley of Sparta and Danny Hensley of Smithville; one sister, Carolyn Young of Cookeville and several nieces and nephews. 

 Funeral service was conducted Thursday, February 28, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mike Clayborn officiating and burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.