Saturday, September 12, 2009

Lester Harrison Hensley 1915-1955

Lester Harrison Hensley, son of J.H. Hensley and Altie E. Hensley, born near the Berean Church, January 15, 1915, passed away at the age of 40 years, five months and 28 days.

Lester was united in marriage to Lillian Mae Springer of Springfield, Missouri June 19, 1938. To this union three children were born, all surviving. Johnny, age 16 years, Terry, age 10, and Sherry, age 10 years. Also a father J.H. Hensley of Springfield and mother Altie of Springfield, Missouri. Brothers Clarence, and Oba of Waynesville, and Rowland of Sacramento, California. Sisters, Mrs. Charles Willits, and Mrs. Virgil Long of Waynesville, and Mrs. Henry Church of Springfield, Missouri, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

At the age of seven years Lester’s family moved to Waynesville where most of his life was spent. He was converted at the age of 11 years and united with the First Baptist Church in Waynesville where he was a faithful member and worker in the Young People’s Intermediate, and Junior Departments, until his health prevented him from doing so.

Funeral services and arrangements for burial in the Mitchell Cemetery in Waynesville was under the direction of Hedges Funeral Homes of Richland, Missouri.

Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church by pastor, Rev. J. Scott Blystone. Singing of solos by Rev. Kenneth Bandy, pastor of Baptist Church, Lebanon, Missouri and a friend of many years. The songs being requested by Lester. “Sunrise Tomorrow”, also “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”.

Pallbearers were his nephews, Marvin Long, Dwight Hensley, Lindell Church, Roy Long, Dale Church and Kenneth Willits.

Lester for many years has suffered with Chronic Rheumatic fever and a resulting heart ailment, but through all his illness his life was spent in patient and uncomplaining services to his family, always thinking of them first.

All who knew Lester as his friend, knew that he was ready to go meet Him whom he trusted.

Lester’s life was spent being ready for this moment of leave taking here and entry over there.

Good night Lester, we’ll see you in the morning.

*Note: Lester H. Hensley passed away July 13, 1955



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