Charles Hensley

Mr. Charles E. Hensley, age 70 of Oak Ridge, formerly of Petros, passed away November 18th, 2010 at the Methodist Medical Center. He served in the U.S. Navy and was retired from K-25. He was preceded in death by his parents: Clyde and Dolly; brother, Sonny; niece, Penny Nation; mother and father-in-law: Harold and Geraldine Adkisson.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jo; son, Charles "Fizz" and wife, Yolette of Nashville; son, Jai of Oak Ridge; adopted daughter, Juanita Richards; granddaughters: Brittany and Taylor of Nashville, Annetta "PJ" of Oak Ridge, Courtnie Cooper of Oak Ridge; grandsons: Justin Hensley and Jake Bridges of Wartburg; great-grandchildren: Anna Marie Hensley and soon to be arriving Kylier Mitchell; sister, Faye Weiford; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special people that were in his life (he held close to his heart, Caney, Charlene, Misty, and Tommy); also his beloved and devoted dogs: J.J., Harley, and Crystal.

The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg for a Celebration of Life.