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Rex Hensley Obituary

Hensley, Rex Eugene, age 71, retired Wichita businessman, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Visitation 2 6 p.m. Sunday, July 31, with family present from 2 3 p.m. Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday August 1, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby, KS . Rex was preceded in death by his parents Gene & Marjorie Hensley and brother Gerald. He is survived by his wife Cheryl; son Clint (Laura) Hensley; daughters Jana Best and Lori (Keith) Bateman; sisters Francine Nichols and Frances Wood; grandchildren Ryan, Nick, Jessica, Thomas, Michael and Amy; and great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and Cancer Center of Kansas. View tributes and sign guest book at smithfamilymortuaries.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2011.

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Ron Cyr

April 29, 2024

Just thought about Rex yesterday and found this today about his passing. Met Rex at Cycle World in 1978 and we hit it off immediatley and haven't seen him in years but will always remember him.

October 31, 2011

Our sympathies to the family, he will always be remembered. He was a very nice employer to work for, he will be very missed by my family. For all he has gone through, i was very surprised to hear this. Tim Smith & Family..

August 8, 2011

Cheryl,
As you know Rex and I go back over 30 years since we bought his building on Cleveland. I had a dream about Marg, Gene and Rex last night. We were all together working on some project.
I'm sorry we are living in Florida now and missed not visiting with you and remembering the good times we had over the years.I will miss Rex and the world will miss a very talented man.
My very best to you and all Rex's family. I'm sad for your loss. My he rest in eternal peace.
John Osborne

Patrick Buth

August 2, 2011

Cheryl,Jana and Lori,
Dad and I read about Rex's passing we are sorry we could not make it to the funeral. You all are in our prays in this difficult time. Love and miss you all.
Don and Patrick Buth

April Gochenour

August 1, 2011

It was a pleasure to meet Rex and all of his family. May God bless all of you and bring you peace.

Cindy Davis

August 1, 2011

Jana,

My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love you.

Sonja Feist

July 31, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our families shared many wonderful memories and time spent together. Sonja Rule Feist

Gary Bateman

July 31, 2011

Darlene & I send our condolences.

Marcia Kluckner(Rule)

July 31, 2011

Lots of good memories with Rex, and his family, growing up. Our Mothers were the best of friends, spent many of summers together.

Ramona Sturgeon Bellew

July 31, 2011

A lot of good memories of Rex & his family at Sunnyside Baptist church.

July 31, 2011

One of the real good guys and a good friend.

July 30, 2011

My BFF you will be missed.

Judy Hill

July 30, 2011

Rex was the most pleasant, honest car man I had ever known. His kind of guy was few and far between. It was an honor to have known him. My sincere sympathy.

July 30, 2011

A good guy and a fine friend. He will be missed.

July 30, 2011

Dear Frances & Francine, We send our love. Haskin & Potter Families

July 29, 2011

Cheryl and family: So sorry to hear about Rex passing. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincere sympathy.
Marilyn

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