Rev. Daniel Hensley, 85, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Born in Yancey County, NC on August 27, 1938, he was the son of the late Woodrow Hensley and Lee Ann Edwards Hensley. Daniel was a member of Nowlings Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. He pastored Friendly Freewill Baptist Church for 33 years, Morganton First Freewill Baptist Church for 2.5 years, and Robertson Creek Freewill Baptist Church for 3.5 years. He also retired from Emery Corporation. Daniel was a jack-of-all trades and could fix anything. Daniel oversaw multiple building projects that he pastored during his ministry. Daniel enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening.
Mr. Hensley is survived by his wife of 62 years and 7 months, Voneta Patton Hensley; daughter, Levonda Hensley Smith (Buck); sons, Danny Hensley (Sue) and Rev. Darvy Hensley (Angie); grandchildren, Brianna Craig, Calvin Metcalf, Brandon Hensley, Kaleb Hensley, Drinda Hensley, Trent Hensley, Tristian Hensley, Kyle Carswell, Matthew Carswell, Jessica Smith, and Jacob Hensley; twenty great-grandchildren; sister, Geraldine H. Norman (Charles); brother, Paul Hensley (Betty); and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by a grandson, Seth Carswell; two brothers, David and William Hensley; and daughter-in-law, Traci Hensley.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Nowlings Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Jerry McClain and Darvy Hensley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I will forever cherish the memories I have of you uncleDan,So many years you taught me about christ,I am thankful to have been blessed with your family,your preaching and no one will ever hold a candle to you.I love you all,and I know uncle Dan is with Jesus,and having the taste of that Cool clear water in heaven,I hope to see you again.I love you all Aunt vonita,Love Ellen.
Great Man of God he will be deeply missed our loss but Heavens gain and His eternal reward much sympathy and prayers for you Brother Dan's Family.
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Just heard about your Dad passing so sorry !! His Sprit and soul has already gone to Heaven. Nick told Roger we didn't it see in paper God give you comfort and peace. God bless you 🙏 ❤️
My God keep Vonita and your children in his hands while you go thru this sad time I love you all and uncle Dan you will be missed by many may God bless and keep you all
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Dan was a wonderful man. He loved God and his family. He preached at both of my parents funerals. Heaven gained a Godly man.