Matthew John Hensley

Matthew John Hensley, 41, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Scott Memorial Hospital. Born on August 8, 1984, in Scottsburg, IN, he was the cherished son of William Hensley and the late Peggy (Ruwe) Hensley.
Matthew's legacy is carried on by his beloved children, son Hunter Hensley-Bush of Paris Crossing, Indiana, and daughter Olivia Hensley of Seymour, Indiana. They were the light of his life, and he dedicated himself to being the best father he could be, instilling in them the values of kindness, perseverance, and the importance of family.
He is also survived by his devoted father, William Hensley, and step-mother, Lori Hensley, of Scottsburg, Indiana. Matthew's memory will be cherished by his siblings: brother William (Christine) Hensley of Missouri; sisters Kristie (Javier) Lopez of Columbus, Indiana, Savannah (Omar) Perez of Seymour, Indiana, Gabrielle Hensley, Mackenzi Hensley, Zola Hensley, and Pyper Wells, all of Scottsburg, Indiana. His brother-in-law William Hohnstreiter of Seymour, Indiana, will fondly remember Matthew's kind heart and spirited conversations.
Matthew was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Hensley, and his sister, Tricia Hohnstreiter.
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Buchanan Funeral Home in Austin, Indiana, with Rev. Jake Mullins officiating. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during the visitation from 10 am to 12 pm on Thursday at Buchanan Funeral Home. Matthew will be laid to rest at Spurgeon Cemetery in Austin, Indiana.
Online condolences can be made at www.buchananfuneralhome.net as we celebrate the life of a man who was truly one of a kind.