~Hubert James "Jim" Hensley~
Hubert James Hensley “Jim”, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, departed to be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2019 while at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. His loving family was by his side. The son of the late Hubert Glaze and Mabel Renfro Hensley, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 8, 1942.
A lifelong fan of the Washington Redskins, Jim was a very successful entrepreneur and his worked spanned in different locations in the southeast. Not only was his family and friends important to him, but his work meant a lot to him as well.
Jim lived life to the fullest and was known as a marvelous story teller. He never shied away from telling you “I love you”. Known for his selfless generosity, Jim, for many years, was a strong supporter of youth sports. He was a member First United Methodist Church of Marion.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 54 years, Joan Nesbitt Hensley of the home; one daughter, Heather Caldwell and her husband, Brett; and one sister, Kathy McCoy and her husband, Tom. Jim is also survived by his granddaughter, Kaelyn Caldwell, who was the light of his life; a number of nieces and nephews; and numerous friends.
A celebration of Jim’s life was held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Marion with Rev. Warren Owens and Rev. Ashley McCoy-Bruce officiating. Inurnment followed in the church columbarium. The family received friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the church.
Hubert James Hensley “Jim”, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, departed to be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2019 while at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. His loving family was by his side. The son of the late Hubert Glaze and Mabel Renfro Hensley, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 8, 1942.
A lifelong fan of the Washington Redskins, Jim was a very successful entrepreneur and his worked spanned in different locations in the southeast. Not only was his family and friends important to him, but his work meant a lot to him as well.
Jim lived life to the fullest and was known as a marvelous story teller. He never shied away from telling you “I love you”. Known for his selfless generosity, Jim, for many years, was a strong supporter of youth sports. He was a member First United Methodist Church of Marion.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 54 years, Joan Nesbitt Hensley of the home; one daughter, Heather Caldwell and her husband, Brett; and one sister, Kathy McCoy and her husband, Tom. Jim is also survived by his granddaughter, Kaelyn Caldwell, who was the light of his life; a number of nieces and nephews; and numerous friends.
A celebration of Jim’s life was held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Marion with Rev. Warren Owens and Rev. Ashley McCoy-Bruce officiating. Inurnment followed in the church columbarium. The family received friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the church.
~Hubert James "Jim" Hensley~
Hubert James Hensley “Jim”, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, departed to be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2019 while at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. His loving family was by his side. The son of the late Hubert Glaze and Mabel Renfro Hensley, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 8, 1942.
A lifelong fan of the Washington Redskins, Jim was a very successful entrepreneur and his worked spanned in different locations in the southeast. Not only was his family and friends important to him, but his work meant a lot to him as well.
Jim lived life to the fullest and was known as a marvelous story teller. He never shied away from telling you “I love you”. Known for his selfless generosity, Jim, for many years, was a strong supporter of youth sports. He was a member First United Methodist Church of Marion.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 54 years, Joan Nesbitt Hensley of the home; one daughter, Heather Caldwell and her husband, Brett; and one sister, Kathy McCoy and her husband, Tom. Jim is also survived by his granddaughter, Kaelyn Caldwell, who was the light of his life; a number of nieces and nephews; and numerous friends.
A celebration of Jim’s life was held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Marion with Rev. Warren Owens and Rev. Ashley McCoy-Bruce officiating. Inurnment followed in the church columbarium. The family received friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the church.
Hubert James Hensley “Jim”, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, departed to be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2019 while at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. His loving family was by his side. The son of the late Hubert Glaze and Mabel Renfro Hensley, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 8, 1942.
A lifelong fan of the Washington Redskins, Jim was a very successful entrepreneur and his worked spanned in different locations in the southeast. Not only was his family and friends important to him, but his work meant a lot to him as well.
Jim lived life to the fullest and was known as a marvelous story teller. He never shied away from telling you “I love you”. Known for his selfless generosity, Jim, for many years, was a strong supporter of youth sports. He was a member First United Methodist Church of Marion.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 54 years, Joan Nesbitt Hensley of the home; one daughter, Heather Caldwell and her husband, Brett; and one sister, Kathy McCoy and her husband, Tom. Jim is also survived by his granddaughter, Kaelyn Caldwell, who was the light of his life; a number of nieces and nephews; and numerous friends.
A celebration of Jim’s life was held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Marion with Rev. Warren Owens and Rev. Ashley McCoy-Bruce officiating. Inurnment followed in the church columbarium. The family received friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the church.
