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Jerrold Russell Hensley, 79, of Tallmadge, passed away on March 11, 2026. He was born in St. Albans, WV on February 3, 1947 to the late Robert and Bobbie {Shannon} Hensley.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife Connie Hensley and his siblings Sue Childers, Robin Hensley, Tom Hensley, Steve Hensley, Sheila Hensley and Jeannie Hargrove.
Jerry is survived by his loving daughters, Jeri (Robert) Ball and Cindi (John) Fagan; grandchildren Jonathan (Megan) Fagan, Marah (Cody) Montgomery, Emma Fagan, Hannah Hensley, Matthew Rowe and Noah Williamson; great-grandchildren Cynthia Montgomery, Claire, Calvin, Owen, Simon, Alice and Christian Fagan; many nieces and nephews. Jerry will also be missed by his companion Diana, and his beloved Yorkie, Lizzie.
Jerry enjoyed riding his Can-Am Spyder, camping, gardening and telling a plethora of Dad jokes. He will be dearly missed, especially his story-telling and new-found love of art.
A Celebration of Jerry's life will be held at Grace Church, Montrose Campus, 565 S Cleveland Massillon Rd. Akron, OH 44333 at a date and time soon to be announced. To share a memory of Jerry or leave a special message for his family, visit the guest book below.
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