Charles (Charlie) A. Hensley, Sr.
August 19, 1936 ~ July 24, 2022
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Charles (Charlie) A. Hensley Sr., 85, of Asheville passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022.
A native of Buncombe County, Charlie was born to the late J. Floyd and Maude Shelton Hensley. He grew up in West End at the end of the Great Depression. Life in West End was hard, but he was determined to overcome all the hardships he had growing up.
He graduated from Lee Edwards High School in 1955 and joined the 101st Military Police Company in Asheville, NC. After his time in the military, he went to work for Henley Paper Company as a salesman until his retirement in 1999. He was an avid sports fan, Duke fan and an avid golfer. He traveled all over the US playing in golf tournaments and participating in marathons. He was known for always being the life of the party and always had a song or a joke for any situation.
He is preceded in death his mother and father, and wife Candace H. Hensley.
He is survived by a son, Charles (Sam) A. Hensley Jr. and wife Pam; daughter, Faye and husband Stephen Craig; four grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held August 6, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at The Rock Church, 273 Monte Vista Rd., Candler NC.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to CarePartners Hospice or to The National Alzheimer’s Association.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Memorial Service: August 6, 2022 1:00 pm
The Rock Church
273 Monte Vista Rd.
Candler, NC 28715
828-670-7625
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Charlie you will truly be missed. I always enjoyed being your neighbor at Windswept and seeing you at the Asheville Tourists Children’s Charity golf tournaments and Tourists games at McCormick Field over the years. RIP my friend.
Faye, remembering you in prayer as you and the family face the days ahead.
Sammy and Faye,Sorry for your loss,praying for you both.
Always there to support a friend. Most grateful for your fifty plus years of memories. Prayers for your family during this difficult time. RIP Charlie.
I haven’t seen Charlie in a number of years but always enjoyed our times together, mostly at what we called the “Old Guys Dinner”. Great times at Three Brothers and other places. Prayers for the family.
Sorry to hear of the loss of Charlie. I attended a Birthday Party for him, and we became friends on FB. My condolences to his family.
Knowing him more than 30 years was a blessing. Rest in peace dear friend.
I am thinking about you all today and throughout this period. I love you all!!!