Bascomb "BW" Wesley Hensley, age 74, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023. BW was the beloved husband of Jessie Mae Orders Hensley. He was born to the late Kermit Hensley and Etta Deyton Hensley on January 2, 1949 in Yancy County, NC.
BW was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone anyway that he could. BW cherished his wife Jessie and took care of her until his health declined. He was an avid foxhunter and had a passion for raising foxhounds. BW's favorite place was in the woods, sitting around a campfire and listening to his dogs run. He dedicated his life to providing for his family and dogs. BW retired from Beo-Care after many years of service.
Along with his parents, BW is preceded in death by three daughters, Karen Robinson, Barbara Davis and Carolyn Gouge; two brothers, Ronnie and Barry Hensley; two sisters, Janie Allen and Weedie Moore; and two grandchildren, Joy LaValley and Shane Gouge.
Those left behind to cherish BW's memory include with wife Jessie; three daughters, Melissa Graham (Rick), Clara South (Ben) and Linda Berry-Bates; a son-in-law, Stanley Robinson; a brother, Donald Hensley; two sisters, Tammy Hodges (David) and Crissy Fredenberger (Bill); 16 grandchildren, Ronnie Roberts (Gwen), Chad Earp (Paula), Wayne Mayfield (Katie), Calvin Robinson, Ivy Davis, Jessica Hensley (Tommy), Raven Ryan (Shaun), Daniel Warlick, Bruce Mayfield (Tammy), Hank Bates, Patrick Robinson, Ashley Toler (Jeremy), Brandy Davis, Jonathan Gouge, Heidi Deal and Holly Gouge; and numerous great grandchildren. Also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in the chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Collins officiating. The family will receive friends one hour to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Morganton.
Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kirkseyfh.com for the Hensley family.
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