Larry E. Hensley, age 73, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, at 3:38 p.m. in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. He was born May 1, 1946, in Hardin County, Ohio, to Edward and Ada W. Hurt Hensley.
Larry was a Warsaw resident since 1993. He was united in marriage to Linda L. Kelly Robbins on Oct. 1, 1993, in Warsaw and shared 25 years of marriage. He was employed in car Ssales for 25 years in Ohio and after relocating to Warsaw was a salesman for S. and B. Auto Sales of Warsaw. Larry was an avid musician, he was the lead singer, front man, bass guitarist and drummer for the country band “Sweetwater Express” while in Ohio. While performing with the band, they had the honor and privilege of winning the “Battle of the Bands” for the state of Ohio. In addition, he attended Warsaw Community Church.
Survivors include, his wife, Linda, of Warsaw; children, Todd Hensley, of Ottawa, Ohio; Brent Hensley, of McGuffey, Ohio; Wade (Lisa) Hensley, of Ottawa, Ohio; Sidney Hensley, of Lima Ohio; Lindy Hensley (Jake) Metzger, of Warsaw; Doug (Jackie) Martin, of Freemont, Ohio; Jason Robbins, of North Manchester; siblings, Patricia (Ron) Nelson of Ada, Ohio; Henderson “Hank” (Linda) Hensley, of McGuffey, Ohio; Mike (Connie) Hensley, of Lakeview, Ohio; Eddie (Sherrie) Hensley, of Painesville, Ohio; Pam (Hensley) Artley, of McGuffey, Ohio; Fred Hensley, of McGuffey, Ohio; half-siblings, Barry (Carrie) Hensley, Jenny (Dan) Moore and Rodney (Kim) Hensley, all of Marion, Ohio. Furthermore, grandchildren, Christie, Ashley, Melanie, Eli, Brandalyn, Trent, Chris, Savannah, Maxwell Allen, Magnolia Lou, Alex (Amber), Nadallie, Naudia and Nolen; and great-grandchildren, Ella, Zach, Trinity, Piper, Quinn, Chase, Evan and Carson survive. He was preceded by a son, Brett Robbins; and siblings, Norma Jean Seitner, Virgil Hensley and Vernon Hensley.
Visitation hours are scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. today in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
His funeral service will be held Thursday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. in the funeral chapel with Pastor Jeff Pfeifer officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
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Memorials to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County Building Fund, 3489 E. 100 S., Pierceton, IN 46562
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