Gary E. Hensley, Jr, age 51 of Waynesfield, passed at 2:09 p.m., Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Ohio State University in Columbus. He was born November 17, 1970 in Jacksonville, Florida to Gary E. Hensley, Sr. who survives in Lima and Leona Darlene Reis Hensley, who passed October 8, 2015. On April 30, 1991 he married Melissa Brown who survives in Waynesfield.
Gary was a mechanic at Rainbow Muffler and a member of the Living Faith Ministries. He enjoyed riding his Harley and ‘wheeling and dealing’ on cars. Gary was known for helping others, giving advice, always dressing to impress, and having a cup of ice in hand. His greatest love was for his family, and he cherished the time spent with them.
Also surviving are his two sons – Gary E. (Rachel) Hensley III of Lima; Joshua D. (finance’ Jacki) of Pandora; blessed with 3 grandchildren – Skyler, Miles, and Graycee; a brother – John (Brittany) Hensley of Lima; a sister – Tressa (John) Schlesselman of Lima; a step sister – Rhonda (Bill) Riddle of Chillicothe, Ohio; and his best buddy – Gizmo.
Service times are pending.
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