Billy Joe Hensley

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Bobbie Sue Hensley, siblings: Charles Lloyd (Dorothy) Hensley, Edward Hensley, Peggy Hensley & Jimmie Ruth Daughtrey, and lifelong friend: Willie Faulk.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and member of Daisy Community Church. Bill retired from TVA as an electrical engineer and prior to that was a teacher and coach at Red Bank Junior High School.

He served our country as a corporal in the United States Army from 1956-1962.

Survivors include his children: Kimberly (Darren) Norris, Kaye (Bruce) Cole & Dr. Alan (Amanda) Hensley; grandchildren: Jordan (Ryan) Williams, Walker Norris, Hunter Meeks, Ryan Meeks, Cooper Hensley & Beckham Hensley. His brother, Everett Hensley. Several nieces, nephews & lifelong friends: Ted and Sue Smartt, Joe and Liz Burnette, and Katherine Faulk.

The service will be at 1:00 pm Thursday, May 27, at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel with burial following at Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11-1 Thursday.

Pallbearers will be Jordan and Ryan Williams, Hunter Meeks, Walker Norris, Ryan Meeks, Chuck Hensley, Dan Hensley and Steve Hensley; honorary pallbearers Cooper Hensley and Beckham Hensley.

The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice and Bill's caregivers: Mary, Nancy, Tiffany and Marylou for all their kindness and care.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.