Mr. Eugene Hensley, 88, of Morganton, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Gateway Nursing & Rehab of Lenoir, following a period of declining health.

Eugene was born on December 15, 1935, in Yancey County, to the late James William Hensley and Mary McPeters Hensley. He was a graduate of the N.C School for the Deaf at Morganton in 1954, where he excelled in track, swimming, and wrestling. He was employed as a finisher  at Henredon Furniture for many years, and was also known as a very talented artist, with a gift for drawing and design.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Colleen Leger.

Surviving are his siblings, brother, Robert James Hensley and wife Hazel of Valdese, and two sisters, Joyce Hensley Feimster of Morganton, and Peggy Franklin of Drexel.  Also surviving are numerous nieces, and nephews.

A Cryptside Service will be held at a later date in the Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com

Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Hensley family.