Welty Hinkle Hensley, 82, of Elkton, died peacefully Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at Evergreene Nursing Care Center in Stanardsville, Va., of complications from diabetes and congestive heart failure.
Born June 6, 1925, in Penn Laird, Va., he was the son of the late Howard Samuel and Nellie Hinkle Hensley.
He graduated from Elkton High School and attended Bridgewater College. In August of 1944, Welty joined the Navy and worked as a flight simulator instructor during World War II. He achieved the rank of Seaman First Class. After leaving the Navy he worked with his father at Hensley Sales and Service, a Chevrolet dealership in Elkton. He was Mayor of Elkton from 1966 to 1970. In 1975, Welty opened Spotswood Realty.
Welty was instrumental in helping form the Rockingham League of Towns, was on the Board of Directors in 1963 for the 50th Elkton Golden Jubilee Celebration, served as President of the 75th Elkton Diamond Jubilee Celebration, served as President of the Elkton Historical Society, and was instrumental in the renovation of the historic Miller-Kite House. Welty was Chairman of the Elkton Horse Show and helped organize the event for 20 years. He was a member of the Crime Solvers of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County and served on the Board of Directors of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Timberville Inc. for 22 years. He was past President of the Lions Club and past Commander of the American Legion Post 222. He loved Elkton and was a member of Elkton Area United Services, as well as being the author of "A History of Elkton" in 2004.
Welty was a long-time member of Elkton United Methodist Church. An active supporter, he was a past member of the Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Administrative Council, and coordinated the major 1960s renovation of the historical church. He also belonged to the Harrisonburg Elks Lodge, Elkton Masonic Lodge No. 74, A.F.&A.M., and ACCA Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Richmond.
In July of 2007, Welty and Alice celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his wife, Alice Mae Rion; son, Winston Kern Hensley and wife, Carol; two granddaughters, Amy Allen and husband, Charles, of Crofton, Md., and Joy George and husband, Stuart, of Buena Vista, Va.; two great-grandsons, John Joseph Allen and Alexander Kai George.
Welty lived a very happy, proud, and full life. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. His loved ones are rejoicing that he is now in Heaven, celebrating with God in endless peace, and that he is finally free of pain. We appreciate all your visits, thoughts, and prayers during this sad, but blessed time.
Friends and family will be received at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton Saturday, Jan. 5, from 3 to 5 or anytime at 406 N. Stuart Avenue in Elkton. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, at Elkton United Methodist Church, 205 Warren Street in Elkton with the Rev. David T. Reynolds officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees of Hensley Sales and Service. Burial will be at Elk Run Cemetery with Masonic Rites.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of choice or to the Elkton United Methodist Church Repair Fund, P. O. Box 82, Elkton, VA 22827.
Daily News Record, January 5, 2008, p. 8
In August 1944 he joined th Navy as a flight simulator instructor during WW11.Welty had so many accomplishments and lived a very happy and fulfilled life.
He will be sadly missed by all those who knew him.
Born June 6, 1925, in Penn Laird, Va., he was the son of the late Howard Samuel and Nellie Hinkle Hensley.
He graduated from Elkton High School and attended Bridgewater College. In August of 1944, Welty joined the Navy and worked as a flight simulator instructor during World War II. He achieved the rank of Seaman First Class. After leaving the Navy he worked with his father at Hensley Sales and Service, a Chevrolet dealership in Elkton. He was Mayor of Elkton from 1966 to 1970. In 1975, Welty opened Spotswood Realty.
Welty was instrumental in helping form the Rockingham League of Towns, was on the Board of Directors in 1963 for the 50th Elkton Golden Jubilee Celebration, served as President of the 75th Elkton Diamond Jubilee Celebration, served as President of the Elkton Historical Society, and was instrumental in the renovation of the historic Miller-Kite House. Welty was Chairman of the Elkton Horse Show and helped organize the event for 20 years. He was a member of the Crime Solvers of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County and served on the Board of Directors of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Timberville Inc. for 22 years. He was past President of the Lions Club and past Commander of the American Legion Post 222. He loved Elkton and was a member of Elkton Area United Services, as well as being the author of "A History of Elkton" in 2004.
Welty was a long-time member of Elkton United Methodist Church. An active supporter, he was a past member of the Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Administrative Council, and coordinated the major 1960s renovation of the historical church. He also belonged to the Harrisonburg Elks Lodge, Elkton Masonic Lodge No. 74, A.F.&A.M., and ACCA Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Richmond.
In July of 2007, Welty and Alice celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his wife, Alice Mae Rion; son, Winston Kern Hensley and wife, Carol; two granddaughters, Amy Allen and husband, Charles, of Crofton, Md., and Joy George and husband, Stuart, of Buena Vista, Va.; two great-grandsons, John Joseph Allen and Alexander Kai George.
Welty lived a very happy, proud, and full life. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. His loved ones are rejoicing that he is now in Heaven, celebrating with God in endless peace, and that he is finally free of pain. We appreciate all your visits, thoughts, and prayers during this sad, but blessed time.
Friends and family will be received at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton Saturday, Jan. 5, from 3 to 5 or anytime at 406 N. Stuart Avenue in Elkton. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, at Elkton United Methodist Church, 205 Warren Street in Elkton with the Rev. David T. Reynolds officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees of Hensley Sales and Service. Burial will be at Elk Run Cemetery with Masonic Rites.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of choice or to the Elkton United Methodist Church Repair Fund, P. O. Box 82, Elkton, VA 22827.
Daily News Record, January 5, 2008, p. 8
In August 1944 he joined th Navy as a flight simulator instructor during WW11.Welty had so many accomplishments and lived a very happy and fulfilled life.
He will be sadly missed by all those who knew him.
Welty Hinkle Hensley, 82, of Elkton, died peacefully Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at Evergreene Nursing Care Center in Stanardsville, Va., of complications from diabetes and congestive heart failure.
Born June 6, 1925, in Penn Laird, Va., he was the son of the late Howard Samuel and Nellie Hinkle Hensley.
He graduated from Elkton High School and attended Bridgewater College. In August of 1944, Welty joined the Navy and worked as a flight simulator instructor during World War II. He achieved the rank of Seaman First Class. After leaving the Navy he worked with his father at Hensley Sales and Service, a Chevrolet dealership in Elkton. He was Mayor of Elkton from 1966 to 1970. In 1975, Welty opened Spotswood Realty.
Welty was instrumental in helping form the Rockingham League of Towns, was on the Board of Directors in 1963 for the 50th Elkton Golden Jubilee Celebration, served as President of the 75th Elkton Diamond Jubilee Celebration, served as President of the Elkton Historical Society, and was instrumental in the renovation of the historic Miller-Kite House. Welty was Chairman of the Elkton Horse Show and helped organize the event for 20 years. He was a member of the Crime Solvers of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County and served on the Board of Directors of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Timberville Inc. for 22 years. He was past President of the Lions Club and past Commander of the American Legion Post 222. He loved Elkton and was a member of Elkton Area United Services, as well as being the author of "A History of Elkton" in 2004.
Welty was a long-time member of Elkton United Methodist Church. An active supporter, he was a past member of the Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Administrative Council, and coordinated the major 1960s renovation of the historical church. He also belonged to the Harrisonburg Elks Lodge, Elkton Masonic Lodge No. 74, A.F.&A.M., and ACCA Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Richmond.
In July of 2007, Welty and Alice celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his wife, Alice Mae Rion; son, Winston Kern Hensley and wife, Carol; two granddaughters, Amy Allen and husband, Charles, of Crofton, Md., and Joy George and husband, Stuart, of Buena Vista, Va.; two great-grandsons, John Joseph Allen and Alexander Kai George.
Welty lived a very happy, proud, and full life. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. His loved ones are rejoicing that he is now in Heaven, celebrating with God in endless peace, and that he is finally free of pain. We appreciate all your visits, thoughts, and prayers during this sad, but blessed time.
Friends and family will be received at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton Saturday, Jan. 5, from 3 to 5 or anytime at 406 N. Stuart Avenue in Elkton. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, at Elkton United Methodist Church, 205 Warren Street in Elkton with the Rev. David T. Reynolds officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees of Hensley Sales and Service. Burial will be at Elk Run Cemetery with Masonic Rites.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of choice or to the Elkton United Methodist Church Repair Fund, P. O. Box 82, Elkton, VA 22827.
Daily News Record, January 5, 2008, p. 8
In August 1944 he joined th Navy as a flight simulator instructor during WW11.Welty had so many accomplishments and lived a very happy and fulfilled life.
He will be sadly missed by all those who knew him.
Born June 6, 1925, in Penn Laird, Va., he was the son of the late Howard Samuel and Nellie Hinkle Hensley.
He graduated from Elkton High School and attended Bridgewater College. In August of 1944, Welty joined the Navy and worked as a flight simulator instructor during World War II. He achieved the rank of Seaman First Class. After leaving the Navy he worked with his father at Hensley Sales and Service, a Chevrolet dealership in Elkton. He was Mayor of Elkton from 1966 to 1970. In 1975, Welty opened Spotswood Realty.
Welty was instrumental in helping form the Rockingham League of Towns, was on the Board of Directors in 1963 for the 50th Elkton Golden Jubilee Celebration, served as President of the 75th Elkton Diamond Jubilee Celebration, served as President of the Elkton Historical Society, and was instrumental in the renovation of the historic Miller-Kite House. Welty was Chairman of the Elkton Horse Show and helped organize the event for 20 years. He was a member of the Crime Solvers of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County and served on the Board of Directors of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Timberville Inc. for 22 years. He was past President of the Lions Club and past Commander of the American Legion Post 222. He loved Elkton and was a member of Elkton Area United Services, as well as being the author of "A History of Elkton" in 2004.
Welty was a long-time member of Elkton United Methodist Church. An active supporter, he was a past member of the Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Administrative Council, and coordinated the major 1960s renovation of the historical church. He also belonged to the Harrisonburg Elks Lodge, Elkton Masonic Lodge No. 74, A.F.&A.M., and ACCA Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Richmond.
In July of 2007, Welty and Alice celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his wife, Alice Mae Rion; son, Winston Kern Hensley and wife, Carol; two granddaughters, Amy Allen and husband, Charles, of Crofton, Md., and Joy George and husband, Stuart, of Buena Vista, Va.; two great-grandsons, John Joseph Allen and Alexander Kai George.
Welty lived a very happy, proud, and full life. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. His loved ones are rejoicing that he is now in Heaven, celebrating with God in endless peace, and that he is finally free of pain. We appreciate all your visits, thoughts, and prayers during this sad, but blessed time.
Friends and family will be received at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton Saturday, Jan. 5, from 3 to 5 or anytime at 406 N. Stuart Avenue in Elkton. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, at Elkton United Methodist Church, 205 Warren Street in Elkton with the Rev. David T. Reynolds officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees of Hensley Sales and Service. Burial will be at Elk Run Cemetery with Masonic Rites.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of choice or to the Elkton United Methodist Church Repair Fund, P. O. Box 82, Elkton, VA 22827.
Daily News Record, January 5, 2008, p. 8
In August 1944 he joined th Navy as a flight simulator instructor during WW11.Welty had so many accomplishments and lived a very happy and fulfilled life.
He will be sadly missed by all those who knew him.
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