Ralph Hensley
12/04/2024
Mr. Ralph Hensley, age 88, Limestone, passed away, Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident.
Mr. Hensley was born on October 27, 1936, in Washington County, Tennessee to the late Carmen Hensley & Delitha Blankenship Hensley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Hensley, his son Terry Hensley, brothers Murphy Hensley, Von Hensley, Brown Hensley and sisters, Dillie Hulse, Princie Bailey, Nora Riddle, Ellen Shelton, Elsie Hensley, and Evelyne Saults.
Survivors include two sisters, Phyllis Jones, Helen Goodman, and several nephews and nieces.
He was a member of Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church.
Mr. Hensley retired as a Farmer although he was always helping his neighbors, and friends.
He had a fun-loving spirit and kind heart. He loved gathering with family and friends to enjoy a meal together although he never saw a stranger.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Perry Cleek and Pastor Bryant Collins officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 PM, Sunday prior to the service. Graveside services will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mike Bailey, Connie Bailey, Larry Bailey, Jason Bailey, Jason Hall, Adam “Cotton” Campbell, Jake Riddle.
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EULOGIES & CONDOLENCES
12/08/2024
Jill (Byrd) & Larry Cavin
Ralph was one of the nicest men I had the honor to know. I knew of Ralph before I actually met him in person. I went all through school (elementary & high school) with Terry. I met Ralph when I worked at Hamilton Bank in Jonesborough. After I told him I went to school with Terry, we were fast friends. We always had a hug and an “I love you” every time we saw each other. We often had a meal together and when he met Larry, they immediately talked of people in common. When he found out that Larry was related to the Wards in Bowmantown, Larry also got the hugs and the (I love you) too. That’s just how Ralph was. So kind, so genuine and so down to earth. We will miss you, Ralph
Ralph was one of my favorite customers while I worked at the Washington Farmers Co-op. He was always cheerful and friendly. I liked to see him come in the door in his overalls.
12/07/2024
Barbara Deadrick
Ralph Hensley left this world a better place because he was in it. A true gentleman filled with love for his fellow men and women and all neighbors. True we all wish there were more Ralph’s in our lives. He will be so missed.
12/07/2024
Patricia Garst, family
So sorry for your loss. Ralph will truly be be missed. But he much better place with Jesus and family. Prayers and love for all. ❤️
My memories of Ralph and Joy go all the back to my birth. They were there all my childhood life, loving me, certainly spoiling me, and sitting beside me at church.
Ralph sang bass in our choir and I always loved to hear how low his voice could get. He loved music, laughing, eating with friends. I’ll never forget his strong hands that gave me strong hugs.
Ralph was a fun and helpful neighbor in our community. I’m thankful that he got to live his life fully all the way until the end. I know he was ready to go be with Jesus, who he loved and served, and Joy and Terry who were the light of his life.
Ralph was such a good man. Always smiling and never had a harsh word toward anyone. But I'm thinking about what a reunion he is having with Joy and Terry. It's been so long since they have been together.
Heaven has gained a good man.
A dear friend forever. He was the neighbor that all people want. Giving, helping at whatever task presented. He and Larry Murphy were close friends. He taught Larry how to build fence and farm in general. He will be remembered for his many kindnesses. God Bless him. Rest in peace.
12/06/2024
Henry and Linda Williams
So much could be said about Ralph, but the best thing is that he lived for the Lord. Heart of Gold and loving Smile to everyone… He will be missed dearly. I can only imagine the reunion with Him Joy and Terry .
12/06/2024
Kenneth & Peggy Byrd
Ralph was a good friend. He loved the Lord and always had a smile on his face. We will miss him. Our prayers are with his family.
12/06/2024
Sam & Linda Sutphin
Dallas, We are so sorry for your loss.
12/06/2024
Cynthia Skewes
Shortly after moving into the little brick house just up the road from Ralph, I came home from work to find him in my backyard. He was riding his big blue tractor, plowing space for a garden. When he was done he came by and introduced himself, and for the next couple decades Ralph and that big blue tractor plowed my garden about every year.
That’s just one of the hundreds of kind things Ralph did for me, and for everyone in the community. Such a generous and kind soul.
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