Christopher Hensley

Hendersonville, TN

After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Chris went to be with The Lord. He is no longer in pain, as Jesus has kept His promise and welcomed him home. To those of us who call him our husband, son, brother, father, uncle, family member and friend, we knew we were loved by him. We felt his love from a man whose love had no boundaries, and his love and smiling face will be greatly missed.

Chris was a graduate of McGavock High School, and a veteran of the United States Army. Always the life of the party, Chris always had a smile and joke to lift your spirits and make those in his presence laugh. And always a caring man, Chris would offer words of truth and encouragement with a positive spirit of what was possible, to lift up those around him in their time of need. He was a man of faith, love, and many core values. He deeply loved his wife Teresa Hensley, his children…Jeremy and Rachael Hensley, all of his bowling buddies, his close and extended family, his friends, Country Music, and his Kentucky Wildcats! Chris was driven by core values of doing the right thing, treating others the way you wish to be treated, love for his country, and working hard. One of his strongest core values was to "not sweat the small stuff" and enjoy every day that God gives us. While his last battle in life was tough, he remained positive on what was possible until the very end.

The "thank you" list to those who have been so supportive and caring is too long to list everyone. However, the family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to the following: Chris's employer-Kevin and Lisa Link with Metro Roofing-your unbelievable generosity and genuine care for Chris and the entire family has been a blessing from God; Chris's medical team-to the doctors and nursing teams at Hendersonville, Centennial, and Skyline Medical-your genuine care in taking care of him during his last and valiant battle in life was tremendous. Your compassion and support will always be remembered.

Chris is survived by his wife, Teresa Hensley; children, Jeremy and Rachael Hensley; parents, Gordon and Sonja Barham; brother and sister-in-law, Keith Hensley & Jill Hensley; nephews, Sam and Caleb Hensley; aunt, Bonnie Saindon; mother-in-law, Betty Hodges; brothers and sisters-in-law, James & Nancy Hodges and Rick & Joyce Hodges; sisters-in-law, Joyce Brown and Kathy Campbell; a multitude of extended family and friends; and his beloved sidekick….and this man's best friend….his Yellow Lab…Tucker.

Funeral Service Saturday, 1pm. Interment at Sumner Co Memorial Gardens, 4pm with Keith Hensley, Jeremy Hensley, Allen Whitely, Corey Baker, Tim Poser, Rick Hodges, Dale Kimbrough, Chris Teasley, Paul Hodges and Mark Gentry serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers are: The Do Rites and Fiber Web bowling league. Visitation with the family, Friday, 2-8 pm and Saturday, 12-1pm.

Sellars at Hendersonville, 615-265-8535.

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Published by Tennessean on Apr. 28, 2017.

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