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Roger Hensley Obituary
Asheville - Roger Wayne Hensley, 72, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away on November 25, 2019 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.
Roger was born January 21, 1947 in Buncombe County, NC to Winfred Clyde Hensley and Nettie I. Foster
Roger is survived by his spouse, Karen Spencer Hensley; son Jerry Hensley of Asheville, NC; daughters Tracy Mashburn (Steven) of Asheville, Wendy Wright (Johnny) of Nebo, NC and Tiffany Hensley of Georgia; brothers Dash Hensley (Helen) of Asheville, NC, Donald Hensley (Ann) of Fletcher, NC, Jack Hensley (Marj) of Candler, NC and Kenneth Hensley (Sherry) of Asheville, NC; as well as eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Sandy and Nancy Hensley for their loving care.
A Memorial Service will be held at Candler Church, 1945 Smokey Park Hwy, Candler, NC 28715, on Saturday November 30, 2019 at 2:00PM. Reverends Malcolm McCarson, Ed Goforth and Arnold Vess will preside. Memorials may be directed to the family to aid with expenses. Penland Family Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hensley Family. Memorial can be left at www.penlandfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Amy,Steven,& Darlene Ray
November 28, 2019
I have known Roger for many, many Years & Loved Him & Karen so much. Karen had Tracy in the same Hospital, the same time that I had My Oldest Son, Brady. He was Such a Good Man, who loved His Family & God Dearly. We are Praying Karen & the rest of the Family!
Teresa Wright
November 28, 2019
I know that Rodger will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
November 28, 2019
Roger was my tricycle buddy as we grew up together on White Pine Drive. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family.
Whilamena Stephenson Miller
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Tamara Blevins
November 27, 2019
My condolences to the Hensley's and extended family. I will always remember his smile.
Tiffany Hensley
November 27, 2019
You was the sweetest person I ever met I love you I miss you more then You ever know
jerry hensley
November 26, 2019
My dad Roger Wayne Hensley was an awesome man loved and respected by all he met.
Barbara Fedock
November 26, 2019
Roger will be missed by his AC Reynolds High School classmates. He was a treasured member of our class, and I enjoyed seeing Roger at our reunions. I will always remember Roger for his loving spirit and sweet smile.
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