James Thomas Hensdell

James Thomas Hensdell obituary, Galax, VA

James Thomas Hensdell

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James Hensdell Obituary

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Mr. James Thomas Hensdell, age 80 of Galax, VA passed away Friday October 31, 2025 at the Atrium Health Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, NC. He was born in Galax August 4, 1945 to the late Glenn and Daisy Burnett Hensdell. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by his wife Sharon Weatherman Hensdell, brothers; Donald Hensdell and Elmer Hensdell, sisters; Hazel Brown and Joyce Lineberry.
He is survived by two sons; Charles Hensdell and wife, Courtney of Hillsville, VA and Robby Hensdell of Galax, VA., a daughter; Paula Youngblood of Ivanhoe, VA., a sister: Mary Lawless of Tennessee. Five grandchildren; Chloe Leonard, Wessley Leonard, Logan Youngblood, Caden Hensdell, and Cullen Hensdell. Several Nieces and nephews also survive.
A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, November 9, 2025 beginning at 2:30 PM at High Country Services in Galax. VA with Rev. Sam Holder officiating. Inurnment will follow in the McKenzie Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until service time at the funeral home.
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Jack and Wilma banks

November 3, 2025

So sorry for your loss .James was a very sweet man who loved his family and will truly be missed and fondly thought of .

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