Robert Hensley

Heartland Cremation - Robert Hensley

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Robert (Bob) was born in Coffeyville, KS in 1936.  His parents were William L and Lela (McClure) Hensley.  He was proceeded in death by his parents and his siblings; Wilma Henry, Lilbern Hensley,  J E Hensley, Dean Hensley and Jo Ann Sumner.  Survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Barbara J Hensley of Garden City, KS, his daughters; Dee Harding  and husband Randy of Independence, MO, Donna Hensley of Overland Park, KS and Linda Taylor and husband Terrence of Garden City, KS,  a brother Ronald Hensley of Coffeyville, KS and four grandchildren; Derrick Quint, Ann Arbor, MI and his fiance Kathleen Chiles of Independence, MO, Miranda Taylor of Garden City, KS, and her fiance Tyler Unruh of Deerfield, KS of  Dillon Quint of Independence, MO and Ryan Harding of Shawnee, KS.  He chose to add Louise and Michael Simon to his family including their children Jeremy and Nicole Turner and their grandchildren Kallyn and Keller.

 Robert graduated from Coffeyville Memorial High School in Coffeyville, KS in 1955.  He was married to Barbara J Roberts on August 1, 1957 in Miami, Oklahoma.  He worked for Graves/ANR as a driver for 26 years in Garden City, KS.  He then worked for several other trucking companies including Eves Trucking as a dispatcher prior to his retirement on December 31, 2001. 

 Since his retirement Bob enjoyed playing cards at the Finney County Senior Center on a daily basis and traveling especially to Branson, Missouri, baking and spending time with family and friends.  He enjoyed watching boxing and Nascar racing.  He had a special love for children and had many friends and beloved neices and nephews he was very close to.  In his younger days Bob enjoyed sports and riding dirt bikes.

 Bob was a member of the First Baptist Church of Holcomb, KS.  He spent several weeks at the KU Medical Center Cardiac Care Unit battling heart disease.  He joined his lord and savior on Monday, October 26th at the amazing Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care Center surrounded by his immediate family and pastor Jon Becker.  In lieu of flowers, donations requested to the First Baptist Church of Holcomb, KU Medical Center Cardiac Unit of Kansas City, KS or Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care in Kansas City, MO.

 The Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday 10/31/2009 at 4 pm at the Bible Christian Church 1501 E Mary Street, Garden City, KS.

 

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  1. Sharolyn Leis on October 28, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Barbara, I am so sorry for you loss. I never knew your Bob, but he sounds like a wonderful man..I know you will miss tremedouly..Even with all the wonderful memories that you two have shared..I will remember your family in prayer..I only got to know you through the dinners for the bank, but you were always such a lady & so helpful at your job..my condolenses to you & your family, Sharolyn Leis



  2. Maria Corrales on October 28, 2009 at 1:04 pm


  3. Jennifer McCullar on October 28, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    To My Hensley family: Although I won’t be able to attend the memorial, you will be in my prayers and thoughts.



  4. marsha golay on October 28, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    barb: what a wonderful and a great friend bob was. he was always so caring and would do anything for you. he will be missed so much. barb you are in our thoughts and prayers. love kenny and marsha golay



  5. marsha golay on October 28, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    barb: what a wonderful and a great friend bob was. he was always so caring and would do anything for you. he will be missed so much. barb you are in our thoughts and prayers. love kenny and marsha golay



  6. Rick Hensley on October 28, 2009 at 3:11 pm


  7. Susan Tomasino on October 28, 2009 at 3:37 pm

    Barb, I am sooo sorry for your great loss. What a shining star Bob has been for you and your family. I think of you often and you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers especially now during this difficult time. Always, Susan Tomasino and family



  8. Dennis & Shelley Mosler on October 28, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    Barb, Dee, Donna, Linda, and Grandchildren:
    Bob was always a joy to be around, funny, loved kids, loved his family, playing cards and baking. We have lots of good memories of all of you and are praying for all of you during this difficult time. We will not be attending the service, and I can’t even begin to tell you how sad I am that we won’t be there. I loved him so and love all of you.



  9. Roger and Darlene on October 28, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    Dear Barb and family, Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Keep all the precious memories alive each and every day. We will miss the card games and his special frienship. With our love – Roger & Darlene Kohman



  10. Chet and Connie Nichols on October 29, 2009 at 5:04 am

    Aweson picture of bobby!!! Be careful coming home. Angel wings around your cars! LOVE YOU ALL Chet and Connie



  11. Cheri Ottley on October 29, 2009 at 7:59 am

    Barb, I was so sorry to hear about Bob. He was a fine man. My family will keep yours in our prayers.



  12. Ruth & Hosea Waldon on October 29, 2009 at 9:02 am

    Dearest Dee
    Thinking and praying for you and your family at this time of your lost. Praying for good weather for you.
    Much Love @ prayers



  13. Jerry & Lottie Newcomb on October 29, 2009 at 10:00 am

    Barb – Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Always Lottie and Jerry Newcomb



  14. CHUCK & GAILA DONALDSON on October 29, 2009 at 10:57 am

    we are sorry to hear about bob



  15. Jeremy & Sheila Davis on October 29, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you.



  16. Terry & Harry Sechrest on October 29, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    What a beautiful Obituary. You are all in our thought and prayers.



  17. GREG & JANEL HAFLICH on October 29, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    BARB & FAMILY, So sorry to hear about the loss of Bob. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. GREG & JANEL GARNAND – HAFLICH



  18. Regina Drone on October 29, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    Dee, I am very sorry for your loss and I am praying for you and your family. I pray that God will keep you uplifted in the days to come. Love Regina



  19. Melissa Ferguson on October 30, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    Barb and family-Thinking of you in this difficult time. Uncle Bob will be greatly missed!



  20. Vic and Jo Locke on October 30, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    Ron has shared many good memories of Bob with us.



  21. Misty and Courtney Johnson and Family on October 30, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    Barb,Dee,Donna,Linda and Papa’s Grandkids, “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,love leaves a memory no one can steal! What a wonderful man who meant so much to so many. The smile in that picture says it all. We will miss him. We love you guys. Courtney,Misty,Kai,Ashley & LaStacia



  22. chris higgins on October 31, 2009 at 6:26 am

    Thank goodness for memories. Enjoy them, cherish them and always remember. For those special people in our lives will never be replaced and always be treasured. Robert Dee Hensley was a treasure chest! May god bless you and your family in this difficult time and always. Much Love!



  23. Louise Becerra on November 1, 2009 at 10:24 am

    sorry for your loss to the Hensley Family May God Bless you all going forward, from Louise Becerra and family (a co-wrker and friend of Donna)



  24. Jeanette & Dale Taylor on November 3, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    We are thinking of you guys and remembering all the good times we had. Sure miss playing cards with Bob at the Senior Center. He always picked on me. I look over at the table where he always sat for lunch and he isn’t there. Makes me so sad. I feel like you all are part of my family since we’ve known you for so long. Our love. Jeanette & Dale



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