Vernie was born on October 8, 1933, in Burnsville, North Carolina
late parents Shelby Hensley & Eula Wilson.
He is survived by his children Cheryl Borland, Jeffrey Hensley, Sandra Bolster, Maria Davis, and Walter Hayes. Brothers Lloyd Hensley, Ronnie Hensley. Fourteen grandchildren and thirty-one great grandchildren known as Peepaw.
Preceded in death by the late loving wife of 64 years Iva Flippo Hensley, son Vernie C Hensley Jr (Gubby) sisters Hilda Hensley, Doris Roland, brothers Wilson Hensley, Albert Hensley, Leslie Hensley and Molt Hensley.
Vernie was Navy Veteran serving in both Korean & Vietnam Wars. He retired after twenty-two years of service. He worked for Southeastern Freight Lines retiring after twenty-seven years. He enjoyed camping, fishing and attending Nascar races. He also enjoyed working in the yard, tinkering in the garage, traveling and cooking. Some of his favorite recipes to cook for family & friends were catfish, shrimp, catfish stew, coleslaw, fried chicken & Jambalaya.
A visitation will be held on Saturday March 23, 2024, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm . The Life Well Celebrated Service will take place 1:00pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial to follow in Carolina Memorial Park with Navy Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lowcountry Veterans in Charleston South Carolina (lowcountryveterans.org)
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