Obituary for Larry D. Hensley (1951-2021)

Mr. Larry D. Hensley, 70, of Gray, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 2, 2021 at Baptist Health Corbin.  He was the son of the late Frank and Loretta Hembree Hensley born on June 8, 1951 at Flat Lick.

Larry was a former coal truck driver with Kenneth Hoskins Trucking Company and a member of the Hilltop House of Prayer.  He enjoyed raising goats, working in the yard, tinkering with cars, gardening and canning.  He faithfully served his country in the United States Army.

On March 9, 1986, he united in marriage with Doris Owens.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Aundra Dale Howard, Glenda Ann Boyd and Vicky Lynn Miller and a brother, Justin Wayne Hensley.

Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years, Doris Hensley of Gray; his children, Connie Vanderpool and Larry Hensley Jr. both of Corbin, Lisa Gray of Artemus, Dewayne Marler of Gray, Amber Clark of Bimble and Leah and Asia Senters both of Gray; six grandchildren, Amber, Hope, Isaiah, Austin, Bethany and Nathan; among other loved ones and dear friends.

His funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Tuesday, December 7 at 2 P.M. with Rev. Don Farmer officiating.  He will be laid to rest in the Owens Family Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Terry Hensley, Elijah McMurry, Lonnie Owens Jr., Lewis Thomas, Brian Burton and Cody Gambrel.

Friends may call at the funeral home Monday between 2 and 7 P.M. and Tuesday prior to the funeral hour.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.

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