Ishmael Gardner Hensley, age 81, of Morristown, formerly of Hiltons VA, passed from this life to his eternal life on Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was a devoted Christian and member of Morningside Baptist Church. He retired from BASF after 28 years of service. Preceding him in death were his parents, Bascon and Mable Hensley; and brother, Jackie Hensley of Hiltons VA. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Edith Moore Hensley; nephew, Shane Hensley of Hiltons VA; stepsister, Barbara Johnson; and nephew, Jason Johnson, both of Cookeville TN. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in Hamblen Memory Gardens with Dr. Kenny Boling officiating. Arrangements by Stubblefield Funeral Home, Morristown, TN