He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Ollie Hensley; brothers, James and George Hensley; sister, Francis Hensley Kirby. Edward is survived by his sons, Daniel (Louella), Mike (Charlotte) and Richard; daughters, Marjorie Presley, Vickie (Keith) Richardson, Sharon (Tommy) Dellinger and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside service with full military honors will be at East Tennessee Veteran Cemetery on John Sevier Hwy, Friday, July 14, 2017 at 2:00pm. Family and friends are invited to a remembrance gathering at 4905 E Gov. John Sevier Hwy following the service. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Wounded Warriors Project at honor warriors.org. Arrangements under the direction of Berry Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
