He was retired from Magnavox after 40 years service and was a farmer. He enjoyed working with wood and gardening.
Roy is survived by his wife Linda Deyton Hensley; one daughter, Melissa J. Hensley; one son, Charles Allen Hensley; two grandsons, Matthew and Justin Hensley; sisters-in-law, Willie Hensley, Bonnie Hensley, Marie Arrowood, Mable Dean, and Jo Ann Cooper; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jerry and Kathy Deyton; also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, J. D. and Evalee Gentry Hensley; three brothers, Dewey, Luther and Pauline Hensley, Clyde Hensley and one sister, Rosa Lee Smith.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday at 1 pm in Limestone F.W.B. Cemetery with Rev. Gary Gentry officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at 12:45 pm at the cemetery for the graveside service.
Pallbearers are Timothy Hensley, Larry Hensley, James Aiken, Landon Lane, Arien Lane and Scottie Arrowood.
The family wishes to offer a special thanks to the staff of Smokey Mountain Hospice for their care and compassion during Roy’s illness.
Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.
Kiser Rose Hill Funeral Home
125 Idletime Drive, Greeneville, TN, 37743
423-636-8007
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