Name: Memorial service for Calvin F. "Jack" Hensley
Start: 2017-06-10T18:30:00.000Z
Location: Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park

Hensley, Calvin F. "Jack"
July 21, 1933 - May 11, 2017
Calvin F. "Jack" Hensley of Sarasota passed away after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, May 11, 2017. He was born July 21, 1933 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Ted and Mary (Miller) Hensley.
Jack was raised as a boy in the deep hills of Waterloo, Ohio by his maternal grandparents Frank and Fanny Miller. Those hard times, during the depression, made him strong willed and strong minded. He dropped out of school at the age of 15 and left the hills to live in Grove City, Ohio with his mother and step-father. Later in life he married his first wife Evelyn, raised four children and formed a trucking company in Circleville, Ohio. Borrowing money from the local doctor for his first truck, a Peterbuilt, his business grew with hard work and determination into an operation of 15 semi-trucks and trailers which transported hazardous materials. Jack always had a dream of flying his own airplane and in 1975, after just four hours of lessons, he soloed and earned his pilot's license. In 1981, he obtained his IFR instrument certification and settled in Venice, Florida where he began another successful business, Island Aircraft Sales. Jack was also the former owner of Oakley Landscaping and Jack's PSI of Calusa Lakes. As little education as he had, Jack had a sharp business mind and was a natural mechanic. He was a hardworking, warm, honest and sincere man that was easily conveyed by his handshake.
He is survived by his loving wife Carol (Mullins) Hensley of Sarasota; children, Katherine J. Jones of Worthington, OH, Jack D. Hensley (Kathleen) of Circleville, OH, and Gale S. Fouch of Worthington, OH; sister, Dixie Foley (Charles) of Columbus, OH; half-sister Jane Gomez of Seminole, FL; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; as well as stepsons, Michael (Lourdes) Mullins, Pat (Jill) Mullins, Bill (Sue) Mullins, and Charles (Zelanne) Mullins.
He is preceded in death by son, Ronnie J. Hensley as well as grandsons, Jack D. Hensley Jr., and Ryan Joseph Hensley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Jack Hensley are suggested to Dante's Den in Myakka City, FL. A special Thank You to James Valenti, D.O. and the staff at Tidewell Hospice.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 2:30 pm at Palms-Robarts Memorial Park; 170 Honore Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34232.
Palms-Robarts Funeral Home and Memorial Park is entrusted with final care.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald Tribune from May 19 to May 20, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Calvin Hensley

Sponsored by Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park.

9 Entries

Tim Fouch

June 9, 2017

Jack was a great father in law....he had a loving side as well as a temper at times...I admired him for his courage and perserverance in business...not afraid to take a chance to achieve and obtain what which he wanted.

Terry Dountz

June 7, 2017

Jack
Knew you growing up and you got your strong work ethic and good business sense from your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.

June 6, 2017

My sincere prayers are with your family and dear close friends. I hope this message brings you some comfort and a small measure of peace. (Hosea 13:14).
af-Charlotte nc

June 1, 2017

Carol ~

We are so very sorry for your loss. Jack was a first class gentleman and his love for you could not be denied. We always loved to come to Carrabba's and look for the two of you at the bar. We had some great conversations there. Jack will forever be in our hearts. We pray for peace and strength for you at this most difficult time. Please know that we love you both very much!

~ Armando, Barbie, Taylor & Chase Gonzalez

May 30, 2017

Very sorry for the loss of Mr Hensley. May the God of all comfort give you strenght to get through this difficult time.

vivian

May 27, 2017

I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER JACK FOR HIS GENUINE KINDNESS AND CONCERN OF MY SISTER.HE WAS A GOOD GUY. BUT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM FOR BRINGING TRUE LOVE AND HAPPINESS TO MY FRIEND CAROL.

Colin Bitterfield

May 22, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great man and a good friend.

Sue Stover

May 21, 2017

So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Comforting thoughts and prayers to Carol and family.

Larry-Holly Clark

May 16, 2017

In the 3 years we've known Jack, he had become our friend who seemed like a member of the family. We didn't see him often, but when we did, we just picked up where we left off. He was the most devoted neighbor, friend, and fellow Ohioan. He took such good care of our yard and kept things looking just right. Jack was generous, kind, giving and always available if we needed a helping hand, a tool, a ride to the airport or just there to have a neighborly chat. We truly will miss him and think of him often!

Larry & Holly Clark

Showing 1 - 9 of 9 results