Paul Hensley
May 25, 1931 ~ June 4, 2007
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Arden ~ Paul Hensley, 76, of Morgan Blvd. Arden died on Monday, June 4, 2007 in Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Yancey County, NC Mr. Hensley was the son of the late Garfield and Myrtle Duncan Hensley. He worked for 20 years in Student Ser-vices at AB Tech and was a US Air Force veteran in the Korean Conflict. He was a longtime member of Oakley Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen Kinsey Hensley; son Gary Wayne Hensley and wife Brenda of Candler; two step-grandchildren; a brother, Wayman Jack Hensley of Asheville.
A funeral service will be held 12:00 noon on Thursday at Oakley Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Pierce officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 – 12:00 Thursday prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oakley Baptist Church Bus Fund, 70 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
Uncle Paul I will miss you so much. You have always been an inspiration to me because of the way you lived your life. I have never heard you complain even with all the physical handicaps that you had. Every time I want to complain about being sick with a chronic illness you would come to my mind and I have no reason to complain! We named our first son after you and you left and went to heaven on his birthday and your own father’s birthday. I know that you are literally RUNNING along the streets of gold and are so busy saying hello to everyone there before us. I keep wondering if you have seen my mama yet.
I love you and I will NEVER, EVER forget you. I will see you someday soon.
Kaye
He was my cousin, I am a granddaughter to Mack, Alice was my mother. Sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
I worked with Mr.Hensley in Student Services at AB Tech some years ago. He was a very caring and humble man. He did a wonderful job in working with veterans who were returning to school or were already in school. He will be missed by many.
Helen and Gary. I am very sorry to read of Paul’s passing. He will be missed by many.
Helen, we are so sorry to read of Paul’s death. we enjoyed talking with him at the fence when he was able to walk back there. It is such a pleasure to have neighbors like you even tho we don’t get to visit that often. Paul was always such a nice person. He will be missed. If you ever need us be sure and call. You will be in our prayers these coming days.
Christian love, Leonard & Betty
Helen, We were so sorry to hear about Paul’s death. He was such a blessing to us while members at Oakley and was with his email correspondence. We pray God’s richest blessing and comfort on you, your family and friends during this time. Just rejoice in the fact that he is enjoying heaven now and looking for all of you one of these days.
Love you in Christ,
Louise & Bernis
Dear Aunt Helen:
We send our love to you – Please know you are in our hearts. Uncle Paul is such a special man and will be so greatly missed. We know how much your life has changed and we pray for the Lord to lift you each day with His Word and His Love.
He will always be remembered for his love for the Lord, a heart of gold, that big smile and twinkle in his eyes, his sense of humor and laugh, that he loved his family and that you were the love of his life.
Over the years you both have taught our family about love, courage, faith, strength and attitude. Not to have regrets, live life fully and be of joyful heart. I am in awe of the lifetime you shared with one another.
My parents love you more than you can ever know – my daddy has to be so happy he is with his best buddy. I know all the memories and pictures of all your trips together and our visits to see you are treasures to our family.
Thank you both for loving my mother,daddy and us girls as if we were your own. We love you and no matter how far away we are from one another, we would do anything in the world for you.
Praise be to God…
Love,
Vicki, Bob and family