Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Wade Ervin Hensley


07/18/1937 - 09/01/2021


Wade Ervin Hensley, age 84 of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

He was born in Asheville, NC to the late Boyd and Maggie Hensley Sealy. Wade was a mechanic for Charles Wilde Ford. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Wade loved driving race cars. He enjoyed going to flea markets and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Hensley; one sister, Faye Ramsey; and one great granddaughter, Amy Franklin.

He is survived by his children, Ronald Hensley and wife Tammy of Robbinsville, NC, Boyce "Bo" Hensley and wife Teresa of Balsam, NC and Joyce Clark of Andrews, NC; one brother, Phil Hensley and wife Mary Ann of Hendersonville, NC; two sisters, Gail Morrow of Alexander, NC; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Monday, September 6, 2021 at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews with Rev. Chuck Davis officiating.

The family will receive friends and family from 11 am to 1 pm, Monday, September 6, 2021.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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