Hensley, John Burley, Sr.

  • Sunday, May 21, 2017
John Hensley
John Hensley
John Burley Hensley, Sr., 89, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Cicero and Rebecca Pearl Hensley; sisters, Vernie, Nellie, and Carolyn; brothers, Paul, Thomas and George Hensley; and granddaughter, Jennifer Pullen. 

Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Myrtle; son, John B. (Laura) Hensley, Jr., of Dunlap; daughter, Dianne (Tom Champion) Edge of Nashville; grandson, John B. Hensley, III of Cleveland; brothers, Dewey and Harold (Frances) Hensley; sister, Lucille (Jimmy) Coulter and sister-in-law, Faye Hensley. 

John was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed elk hunting in Colorado with his son, brothers and friends. He was a member of Stuart Heights Baptist Church for many years. 

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 23, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home. The service will follow at 1 p.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. 

Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga. 

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services; 4506 Hixson Pike. 423-531-3975.
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