"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Mr. Theodore Hensley, age 95, of Fall Branch, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at his daughters’ residence.

He was born on May 22, 1930, to the late Cloyad and Ida Tarlton Hensley, in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

Theodore was a small engine repair man and was a known lawn mower man. He cut wood and enjoyed nothing more than being with his family. Theodore loved going to church and singing; he was a member of Water Street Church in Jonesborough, Indiana.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Clarence Wilson, five brothers, and four sisters.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Christine Wilson Hensley; daughter, Juanita Tittle (Richard); grandchildren, Amanda Tittle (Daniel), Brandon Tittle (Rachel); great-grandchildren, Rylee, Scotty, Trent, Lily, and Colton; numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Preacher Richard Tittle and Preacher Brad Willis officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, prior to the service. A Graveside will follow at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be family.

Special thanks to Sara Beth and Angie with Ballad Hospice and Dr. Keith Cook for their wonderful care.