James Owen Hensley

James Owen Hensley

James Hensley Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 8, 2008.
HENSLEY, James Owen, age 39, of Matoaca, Va., passed away on Friday, September 5, 2008. He was born in Richmond, Va., the son of Scott Hensley of Lincolnton, N.C. and mother, Belva Girvin of Smithfield, N.C. James was a millwright and member of the 1402 Local Union. He was a loving, caring, and dedicated father. James is survived by his daughters, Samantha Henlsey of Matoaca, Va. and Shae Hensley of New Kent, Va.; sisters, Kathy Sposto of Smithfield and Sonya Webb of Chester, Va.; and a half-brother, Lucky Girvin of Hopewell, Va. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A service of remembrance will begin at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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December 20, 2019

Happy Birthday Dad, I miss you.

Linda Simmons

September 10, 2008

Beth, Shae, Sam-We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts. We love you

Love you all

Linda, Brandon and Brittani

Bunk Simmons

September 9, 2008

Shea I am sorry to here about your loss.My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Susan Stokes

September 9, 2008

Beth, Sam and Shae,
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and the Hensley family.

Jennifer Currin

September 8, 2008

Beth, Sam and Shae: we are sorry for your loss and love you so much. Please know we're always here for you.
Love, Jennifer and Nikki

Elizabeth & Jessica Wilkins

September 8, 2008

Shae,
We were sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Tina Marie Gilbert

September 8, 2008

Belva, Kat and Sonya,
I wish I could be there for you all. My love and prayers are with you.

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