John Wayne Hensley

June 12, 2013

On the evening of June 9, 2013, John Wayne Hensley, 55, passed away after fighting a long battle with liver disease.  He was waiting for a liver and was recently placed on the transplant list.  He did not get to receive a new liver because God had a greater plan for him.  He was a special man that touched and influenced the lives of all his family and friends.  He was loved by all who knew him.  Special thanks to Jabo Bush for all his help and loving care for Wayne and his family.

He was born on January 8, 1958, in Pensacola.  Wayne is survived by his wife of 32 years, Cynthia Hensley and his only son, Chad Welch; brothers and sisters, Brenda (deceased) Carroll, John (Renee) Farmer, Joe (Georgann) Elliott, Howard (Shirley) Elliott, Joyce (Frankie) Rimpf, Linda (Billy) Castleberry, Mary (Mike) Warden, Louise (Jerry) Diamond; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and great nephews and his very special pet “Tow Truck”.

Preceding him in death were parents, Geter and June Hensley; brother, James Elliott; sisters, Doris Givens and Sarah Kirkland.

He was a loyal employee for 31 years as supervisor of grounds department at the University of West Florida.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Elliott, Mark Jackson, Tyler Jackson, Miles Morris, Greg Shiver, Ray Harrell.

Honorary pallbearers will be Tanner Jackson, Cameron Newton, Spencer Newton and Dathan Church.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 13, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North at 2 p.m. with Pastor David Roger officiating.

Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries