Henry Lee Hensley

Henry Lee Hensley, 81, passed away, Monday, September 26, 2022 at Lexington VA Health Care. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on November 4, 1940 to the late Henry and Mahala Allen Hensley. Henry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Minnie Lou Hensley. 

Henry served his country in the United States Army and was a truck driver for Yellow Freight for many years before retiring. 

Henry is survived by a son, Steven Henry Hensley (Susan) of Harrodsburg; two daughters, Rhonda Hensley Johnson and Brenda Lee Hensley Ballard (Tony) both of Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Chelsea Cantrell (Coty) of Lancaster, James Hensley of North Carolina, Brandon Johnson (Liz) of California and Caitlin Johnson of Indiana; one great grandchild, Raylan James Cantrell; two brothers, Willis D. Hensley (Betty) and Chad Hensley (Debby); several nieces and nephews; a long time loving companion, Mary Jo Haggerty. 

Along with his wife, Henry was also preceded in death by a brother, John Hensley; two sisters, Virginia Messer and Deloris Duff. 

Funeral service will be at 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Spurlin Funeral Home in Lancaster with Brother Jerry Browning officiating. Visitation will be 2:00 PM until the time of service on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Burial will be at 11:00 AM Friday, September 30, 2022 at Lexington Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be James Hensley, Brandon Johnson, Coty Cantrell, Anthony Ballard, John Hensley Jr. and Chad Hensley.

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