My Dear Brother, Thank you so much for being our leader, I've learned so much from you, I have so many wonderful memories of our times together, you truly were an inspiration to many and especially to me, we saw the rays of sunshine through the clouds that you had beaming down on all of us while on the pontoon. Such a comforting feeling. May you Rest In Peace brother, I love you....Mary

Barbie,

   I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish your fond memories.

Tracy Feneis-Bennett

I was so sorry to hear of Clyde's passing. He was such a nice man, alway's a smile on his face and very friendly. I know  he will be missed!  My condolences to his family.
Beata Gailitis
Mason

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.  May God give you strenth and comfort you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.  May God give you stength and comfort you.
Amy Cross

We attended your memorial today. You had so many who loved you. The place was packed. Father Emerson did a great job of telling what kind of man you were. At times i think we might've heard you up there laughing with us at some of the stories he told about you. We never made it up to see you and Barb but I often thought of you two. And everytime i seen a steelers emblem I would think of you. You should see all the cars of everyone at the vfw celebrating your life. You would think its one of the chili challenges or buckpoles! Sorry we didnt make it over to have a beer w/ family and friends. But they are all in my thoughts. You will be missed so much, and make sure you say 'HI' to Tony for me.

Barbara , we are so sorry for your lose. Just try to remember the great times like when we came across you guys in Key West. May your savior be with you during this sad time.q
Dave and Jennine Emmons, Houghton Lake

Barb and family: Clyde and I worked for many years at Mason High School. Together, we coached the 9th grade solfball team for  several of those years. Clyde was a good and helpful man, always was willing to give his time to help others. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Morgan Pierce

Dear Barb and family He was a wonderful person always very entertaining camping at the Nascar races.  Our prayers thoughts and are with all your family.  Rick and Amy Vallier

Our condolences to the Hensley Family.  Clyde worked hard, played hard and was always willing to help you even if it interfered with what he was doing-truly a selfless good guy.  He will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.  Tom and Sherry Coss - Mason

Barb,

We are shocked. What a fine neighbor for so many years. I will always remember how Clyde told me he introduced Mickey and Francine Hughes (thereby making Farrah Faucett a famous actress).  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Larry & Sue Paul and whole family

To all  of the Hensley family we extend our deepest sympathies. We both have known Clyde for many years and were saddened by the news of his death. We have many good memories working with Clyde at MHS. When we think of Clyde we think of him as a friend who would like to talk and also listen to what you had say.  Karaoke also comes to our mind! He will be missed by many.
Dave and Katie Fellows

To The Hensley Family:  We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Clyde.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Our hearts go out to Barb and the entire Hensley family. We're So sorry we all had to lose such a great guy so soon.

My deepest condolences go to Clydes family.  He was a good, fun loving man.  He will be missed.  Karen Melser and Teresa Lienhart

Clyde was a good friend & my condolences to his family. Mason High School, Class of 1962. Mert Pekrul, Gospel of John 14

Terri & Family, 
So sorry for your loss.
Our family will be forever grateful to your dad. On a cold, snowy night, our daughters car broke down outside of Mason. Your dad stopped to help. Our girls attended MHS, seen a trusted face and accepted. Your dad, delivered our girls home safe and sound. Our family, will be forever grateful for his act of kindness. 
May the Good Lord wrap his Loving arms around all of you, during this sad time.

Barb and Family, I was so shocked to hear about Clyde.  My heart and prayers are with you all at this time of such great loss.
  Kay L. Weeks   (sister of Lynn & Fran Rowell)

You welcomed me wholeheartedly with a smile and massive hug the first moment I met you.  We immediately connected with our shared love of racing and could talk endlessly about past and current drivers.  You taught me the beauty and strength of the Hensley family and I was so proud to officially become one when Tom and I married. I will always be in awe of your presence and how you were such a pillar of strength through not only great times but also through the difficult.  You were such an amazing father and I am so thankful and feel truly blessed to have had you as my father-in-law.  I dearly miss you and will for the rest of my years. Love, Jennifer

You never know how people touch your life, odd as it through others, mine was Arnie W. R.i.P. Clyde

Thinking of each of you during such a difficult surprising time and remembering all the good times shared with such a great man

Barb and family, Clyde was truly a good friend and one of a kind. He would help anyone when needed. I am so sorry to hear this. Clyde will always be remembered never forgotten. Sandy and Duane Strouse

To The Hensley Family,
Sorry to hear about Clyde. He was such a good person. Clyde was so enjoyable to work with and he could brighten up any dismal day. Miss the times at MHS and working with Clyde in the press box during football games. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
                                                            Dave and Sharon Kalchik

I worked with Clyde at MHS. What a great guy! He was a real asset to the staff. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Barb,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. Although I only just met Clyde a few weeks ago he literally lent me the shirt off his back to go out fishing. That told me the kind of man he was. 

Sincerly Tom Savage (Freds Friend)

Barb,

Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.  May the memories you shared bring peace and comfort in the future.

Sincerely,
Jerry and Linda Krause

Barb, I have many, many wonderful memories of all we have shared for so long.  They will always bring a smile to my face.  He was one in a million, and I am honored that both you and Clyde could be my closest friends.  I will miss him very much..much love to you Barb.

Barb, our deepest sympathy goes out to you, and the whole Hensley Family. Our thoughts, & prayers are with you. Rick & Sally

Barb, Sally & I are so sorry to hear about Clyde. Our sympathy goes out to you, and the whole Hensley Family

Barb - Houghton Lake won't be the same - our thoughts are with you - we'll miss Clyde - "Animal" and Cheryl, Houghton Lake

Oh Barb we are so very sorry.  Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.  Hugs to you.

My deepest sympathy to the Hensley falmily.  Clyde was a class act in every sense of the word.  Someone you would be proud to call a friend.  You will be missed my friend.

We were so sorry to hear of Clyde's passing. Cousin you will be missed by our family.....

Every Sunday I would talk to you and this last sunday I was lost.You don't know how you influenced my life.You always have been and always will be one of the most important people in my life. Im proud to say your my Grandpa. Heaven now has a brighter angel up there. I Love You so very much.R.I.P.

May his memories warm your heart forever.  My Deepest Sympathy to all of the Hensley family.
  
Barb DePue, (Mason, MI.)

So very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and I will always remember the fun we all had camping at the nascar race. My prayers are with his family.

I HAVE TO TAKE A DEEP BREATH WHEN I FINALLY STOP AND THINK ABOUT YOU BEING GONE. THE REALITY SETS IN AND I  REALIZE THAT I WILL NEVER HEAR YOUR VOICE AGAIN. MY HEART ACHES.

So sorry to hear of the loss of Clyde, I didn't know him real well; only through brother, Ron. What I knew, he was a marvelous compassionate man. Imagine what he & Ron must be doing together...more smiles in heaven.

Was so heart broken to hear the news of Clyde's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Barb and family. We are all truly blessed to have known such a wonderful, kind hearted, loving man, who always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say! And a great big hug to give!  Heaven now has one of the best angels in heaven. We will miss you so much!

I remember Clyde, the friendly janitor at Mason High School & probable long lost relative.  He must've heard/figured out that my last name was Pugh (at that time) & he told me that his Mom's maiden name was Pugh.  We often wondered if we were related or not as I waited for my ride after Gymnastics practice & he swept the floors, always making me feel safe there even after school hours.  We never figured it out for sure, but rather assumed we were related anyways.  R.I.P. Clyde

Barb we are just heatbroken at this terrible news. May you keep the memories of what a beautiful soul Clyde was. Our love you all

So sorry to hear of Clyde's passing.  He was a wonderful man, always positive and helpful.  I enjoyed working with him at Mason High School.  Many, many will miss him.

Clyde was truly one of a kind and will be missed by all. R.I.P. 

Brandy & Shawn Braman

I will always remember Clyde as Santa Clause. He played Santa for many years at the Wooden Nickel for Larry's Christmas parties, and ofcourse my mom Connie Casanova was his elf! Clyde will be missed dearly! Many prayers out to you Barb, and the rest of the family.

Barb & all the Hensley family  was so sorry to here of your loss.MY thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. He was a great guy & will be missed by every one who knew him.

We had alot of fun with Clyde, Barb and friends at the Nascar Races. He was always full of fun & laughter. He will be truley missed.So so sorry Barb, and Family for your loss. Hugs and Prayers.

To the Hensley Family,

We were saddened to hear of Clyde's death.  He was such a special person and will be missed by family and friends.  Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.  With love and sympathy,

Clyde was one of a kind. He was always accepting and loving and kind to us and we will miss him very much. He will never be forgotten by all who knew him.  We are so sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Clyde's family and to all of those like us; friends he made to feel just like family.  

Dawn & Peg

Clyde was a very good man. I enjoyed talking and working with him during my time in Mason. I have thought of him many times and enjoy those fond memories.  God Bless......

Clyde was a very good friend when we were growing up,sorry to here about your lose.
Connie Guile

Dear Barb and Family,
    We are so sorry to hear about the unfortunate loss of Clyde.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.  He was such a wonderful guy to work with, be with and always was able to make me smile and feel better in any circumstance.  We will miss him dearly and always remember the kindness in his soul.  Tim and Brenda Young

Uncle Clyde, Houghton Lake will never be the same without you.  You were the best at cooking fish and I loved when you did it.  Derek wanted you to know that he always had fun with you and had a great time last week when you went to the movies and ice cream.  I guess God needed another angel in heaven RIP

To the Hensley family.
We are so sorry for your loss and can only imagine what you are feeling.  Just know that our prayers are with you and yours.

Mike & Connie Dwyer

So sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed talking with Clyde when I was in school.  My Prayers go out to your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all!

To the Hensley family-

Clyde was a great staff member at MHS when I taught there. He was so supportive and had a great positive attitude. I am sure you will miss him greatly.

Sincerely,

Carol Thomas

Dear Tom, Jennifer and family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss! I can't imagine what you are feeling. May God surround you with his love at this time of sorrow. Prayers for your entire family. Wendy Baker

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Clyde Hensley Jr.

December 19, 1942 – June 21, 2013

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

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