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Donald Edward Hensley

Obituary Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Mr. Donald Edward Hensley, age 79, of Gainesville passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at The Oaks at Scenic View, surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2019 in the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery.  Rev. Norman Philbeck and Rev. Sam Parson will officiate.  The family will receive friends 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.

Mr. Hensley was born November 17, 1939 to the late Joe & Lois Hensley in Rock Hill, South Carolina.  A veteran of the United States Army Reserve, he was a member of Christ Place Church, who enjoyed all sports, especially fishing and golf.  Mr. Hensley lived in Toccoa for 20 years and was retired from Belk after 40 years, having worked in Toccoa for 19 years and Gainesville for 21 years.

Mr. Hensley is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gwen Thomas Hensley of Flowery Branch; son, Gregg Hensley of Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Donnie Hensley and Tanner Hensley of Gainesville; and niece & husband, Leanne & Colin Pressley of Rock Hill, South Carolina.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard Hensley; and sisters. JoAnn Hensley and Frances Hyatt.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, Georgia  30346, www.alz.org

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia  30542 is in charge of arrangements.  Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.     

Funeral Date
08/31/2019 at 11:00AM
Funeral Home
Memorial Park South Funeral Home and Cemetery
Phone
770-967-5555
Address
4121 Falcon Pkwy. , Flowery Branch, GA 30542
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