Mr. John Henry Tensley III, 75, of Connelly Springs, went to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his residence, following a period of declining health.
John was born on October 5, 1948, in Catawba County to the late John Henry Tensley Jr. and Blanche Little Tensley. He was a longtime member of Fellowship Baptist Church and previously worked in cable manufacturing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jake Leatherman, one sister, Tonia Cook and a brother, Richard Tensley.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Christine Frizsell Tensley of the home, his loyal fur baby, Coco, one son, Danny Tensley and Peggy Smith of Bethlehem, and three daughters: Crystal Leatherman and husband Wayne of Hickory, Tracy Rairigh and husband Pete of Conover, and Sherry Hamlett of Conover. Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Dustin Tensley, Lili Tensley, Tanner Smith, Josie Leatherman, Ava Hamlett, Ryland Hamlett and Liam Hamlett, two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Conner Tensley, and his siblings, Delores Greene, Lawrence Tensley, Janice Hamby, Debra Branch, Terry Tensley and Teresa Miller.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Fellowship Baptist Church at 3:00 P.M., with Rev. Robert Ashe and Rev. Timothy Grindstaff officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday, from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Fellowship Baptist Church in Connelly Springs.
Memorials may be sent to Fellowship Baptist Church, 1991 Tomlinson Loop, Connelly Springs, NC 28612.
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Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Tensley family.