David Michael Hensley

David Michael Hensley, (The Mayor of Dan's Branch), went to his Heavenly home on September 6, 2021, at the Tug Valley Regional Medical Center.    He was born August 24, 1954, in South Williamson, KY, the son of the late Abe and Zelda Hensley.  He was also preceded in death by his loving daughter, Tammy (Chris) Jessie of Forest Hills, KY; one brother, Charles Richard Hensley; a sister, Vivian Ruth Hensley and by his father and mother-in-law, Lester and Bobbi Clark.  David was a retired coal miner, a member of O'Brien Masonic Lodge #101 Williamson, WV; a Beni Keeden Shriner and Tug Valley Shriner.  He was also a member of The Gospel House of Taylorville, WV.  David leaves behind his loving wife, Shelia Hensley of 49 years; his daughter that he loved so much, Tina (John) Urconis of Williamson, WV; his five grandchildren, Jonna (Austin) Trout, Ryan Jessie (Makayla Nichols), Madison Jessie, Tanner Urconis and Hunter Urconis whom he loved very dearly.  David had one very special great granddaughter, Parker Renae Trout who was very special in his heart.  Also surviving are his siblings, Alfred (Vicky) Hensley, Trish (Jess) Davis, Brenda Pack, Carolyn Runyon, Debbie (Glen) Maynard, James (Crystal) Hensley, Willie (Regina) Hensley, Blanche (Jeff) Farris and Sandra (Marvin) Colegrove.  He also leaves behind many special friends and an entire community that loved him so much.  Visitation will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 6 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon, Sunday, September 12, 2021, at the funeral home with Harrison Baisden and Haskell Runyon Jr. officiating.  Burial will follow in the Fletcher-Collins Cemetery, Dan's Branch, WV, with Ryan Jessie, Bo Clark, Tanner Urconis, Hunter Urconis, Austin Trout, Floyd Collins Jr., Scott Runyon, Jacob Collins and Johnny Collins serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Donald Sampson, Haskell Runyon, Ray Clark, Randy Clark and Floyd B. Collins.  R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Hensley family.  The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the family. Please follow all COVID-19 restrictions.   Online condolences at www.rerogersfh.com.