William “Tony” Hensley
1954 - 2025
From the Sep 30, 2025 e-EditionMr. William “Tony” Hensley, 70, of Gleason, Tennessee died Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his residence.
Memorial service will be conducted at Dry Ridge Cemetery at a later date.
Tony was born on November 9, 1954, in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, to the late Otha Lee Hensley and Ella Margaret Hensley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Verna Hensley Mink and Lana Hensley Johnson, and one brother, Elwood McComas Jr. He retired from his career as a truck driver for Weakley County Co-Op. Tony was also a veteran of the United States Army and served as a military police officer.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jan Hensley of Gleason, Tennessee; one daughter, Shannon (Joey) Flowers of Greenfield, Tennessee; one son, Jason Hensley of Dresden, Tennessee; one step-son, Trey (Gretchen) Boucher of McKenzie, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Riley, Mikayla, Molly, Sydney and Chace; one great-grandchild, Baylin.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281
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