Bill Hensley, Age 78, of Maysville, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021 at his home after a brief illness.  Bill was born October 16, 1942 in Oneida, Kentucky to the late Theo and Sallie Burns Rich Hensley.

Bill retired after 42 years from East Kentucky Power. He is a 1960 High School Graduate of Oneida Baptist Institute, in Oneida, Kentucky. He continued his education at Eastern Kentucky University before enlisting in the United States Air Force, and served two years in the Reserves after he got out. He was a member of the Germantown Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and as treasurer. He was a Mason, a member of Oneida Lodge #42, Maysville Lions Club, RSVP, Fernleaf Highland Volunteer Fire Department, and Western Mason Sewer District where he also served as treasurer. Bill was a member and an employee for the Maysville Country club. In May 2013, Bill joined the staff of Knox and Brothers Funeral Home dedicating many hours to serving others during their time of need. He was an avid golfer, loved fast cars, and enjoyed fast pitch softball. He served as an assistant Golf coach for the Saint Patrick golf team, He enjoyed helping kids.

He is survived by his wife Doris Sewell Hensley, One son Benjamin Theo (Kate) Hensley of Cincinnati, Ohio, One daughter Bettsy (Dr. Kent) Hensley Kalb of Flemingsburg, Kentucky. Four Grandchildren Logan Walton Kalb of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Evan Hensley Kalb of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Patrick Charles Rolfes of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Nicholas Andrew Rolfes of Cincinnati, Ohio. One nephew Jeff Rich of Somerset, Kentucky.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Herbert Hoover Rich.

Funeral services for Bill Hensley will be held at the Simon Kenton VFW Post in Maysville, Kentucky at 1:30 PM Sunday, October 17, 2021 with Brother Steve Meece officiating. Burial will follow at a later date.

Visitation will be from Noon until the time of services at the VFW in Maysville, Kentucky.

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