Gregory J. Hensley was born March 20, 1958 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and died Saturday, August 26th at his home in Midway, surrounded by his loving family. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he began his lifelong career and love of aviation. He will be missed dearly by his friends and co-workers at Gulfstream Aerospace where he worked as an Airworthiness Inspector. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Louise Hensley.
He is survived by his wife Cathy Hensley of the home; son Clifton Hensley of Austin, Texas; daughter Sarah Hensley of Mocksville, North Carolina; and grandson Quaid Keith. In addition, he is survived by 6 brothers – Mike, Gary, Keith, Dennis, Duffy and John Hensley, and 3 sisters – Karen Wilson, Dianne Hensley-Cicchinelli and Christine Hensley-Nelson. He also had many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.
He was a devoted and loving husband who loved his career and spending time at home watching the dolphins play, and loved to eat the blue crabs he trapped. He will be remembered for his special smile, quick wit, and his ability to make others laugh. His memory will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him.
In keeping with Greg’s wishes, there will be no services. His family will meet at a later date to celebrate his life. You may donate in his honor to Savannah Hospice House.
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Tammy Tanksley
Jeff and I would like to express our condolences to Greg’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Greg was a wonderful brother-in-law and we shared many laughs over the years. He will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.
Bobbie Jean
I only got to meet Greg once but knew from that meeting that he was a great guy and was happy for my Aunt Cathy to finally have found her a good man. You will be missed Greg. Prayers for the family.
Greg and Bobbie Laxson
He will be missed. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love and hugs for you all. Special hug for Aunt Cathy.
Mandy
My condolences to his family and friends.. Aunt Cathy I’m so sorry that you had to watch your best friend suffer until the end. But you two did find each other again and he got to spend the rest of his life with his true love. He’s not suffering anymore, I can’t imagine your pain. Just know that you don’t have to go through it alone. ❤
Mark Rich
It was truly an honor to have had the opportunity to know Greg. We hit it off from the time Cathy introduced us. The many conversations and note comparisons on weapons, hunting, reloading and fishing and even general conversation will be missed. Greg gave Mark Jr his crossbow a few years ago and even in ill health it made him smile and verbally note that it made him happy inside to hear that Mark Jr was doing well with it. Greg you will be missed, play that harmonica occasionally for us and we shall always remember you…..
Brian Vanhoy
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss! Greg was and always will be a treasure!! Loved his quick jokes and sense of humor!! RIP my friend!!!
Herb Brabender
Greg was a wonderful person to work with. He was always happy and never miss a chance to make you smile. I loved the hear him play his harmonica:) Greg you will be always missed!!!! Prayers for you and your family.
Alan Carrington
I cannot believe Greg is not here. In fact he is here. With us. Maybe I’ll hear him over my shoulder “About a quarter turn AC don’t want to break it off like the last one” then that laugh of his, warm genuine,aw Greg we all will miss you. Until then to a really Good Friend.
Lydia England
My Condolences To you Cathy and your Family. I cannot imagine a heart so broken by your loss. Peace be with you. Sending love and prayers
David A Smith
To the Hensley family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of grief and sadness. I worked with Greg for many years at US Air. His quick wit was a wonderful treasure. May he rest in peace.
Joni & Chris Doepp
Chris and I send our deepest condolences to you and your families Cathy. Greg was a such a nice guy and he will be deeply missed in our community. God Bless you all.
Rhonda Brant
I am so very sorry for your loss
Ed Holland
My deepest condolences for the family. Greg was a good man admired by many. May the Lord give you comfort during this time.
John McCann
Cathy,
Peace and prayers to you and yours! I worked with Greg in INT back in the good ole days. Always enjoyed his presence and wit. He was one of a kind and a good man. God Bless!
Mike Spinks
So sorry to hear this sad news. I worked with Greg at Piedmont/USAir. Too many stories to tell, but they are all funny ones. Greg was always fun to work with. We even played some music together on occasion with him on his harmonica. We reconnected in the past few years on facebook and had many conversations. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace Greg.
Robert Bromm
I am sorry to see Greg go so soon. He was a great guy and fun to be around. His sense of humor stayed with him to the end and he fought this battle with courage and honor. He will be greatly missed and I am happy his suffering is over. Thank you for allowing me to visit Greg during his last days. I know he is in a better place and I hope the Lord comforts the family during this time of mourning.
David Norman
Greg was a great guy with an infectious smile! He will be truly missed! You guys are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Mike Cook
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I worked with Greg, he was a joy to work with. He had a great personality that everyone loved, he made you smile….
Tony Lewis
Met Greg his first day a Piedmont Airlines. Great guy with a wry and witty sense of humor. When I learned if his passing I was immediately overtaken by the memory of Gregs ability to light up a room and make people smile and laugh. We should all hope to be remembered so well. Prayers go up for Gregs family in their time of loss.
Gary Hensley
I remember when Greg was about 3 or 4 years old. He was in the basement alone,(and wasn’t supposed to be there). Suddenly there was a loud crashing sound. A few seconds later there were these very slow footsteps coming upstairs. When he rounded the corner into the kitchen he stood there covered in paint with it running down his body and collecting on the floor. When he was asked what happened, his explanation was, “It just grabbed on me!” That’s how Greg would grab your heart. You just couldn’t help laughing. Miss you brother!
Susan Yawn
I was sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. May peace be with you Cathy, during this sad time.
Paul Van Valen
My sincere condolences to Greg’s family. I served with Greg and we reconnected at Piedmont. It was always his infectious laugh that I remembered first when I thought of him. Godspeed old friend.
Michael L Prather
Life brings many people our way some you just see others are life long never forget you, chemo brought us together friendship will be a memory for life. To my friend and brother always thank you mike!!!
Dianne Cicchinelli
My dear, sweet brother, I know you are with the angels and playing your music for them, as well as making them all laugh. Your presence will always be missed here on earth. The love, positivity, and humor you shared will continue to grow and carry on in all of us. Every life you touched here is better for having known you.
JAMES CICCHINELLI
What a great brother-in-law he was. I felt welcomed into the family the minute I met him. He had a wry sense of humor, which I thoroughly enjoyed. He will be sorely missed by everyone who had ever met him. My heartfelt condolences to you, Cathy.
Christy Hensley-Nelson
As I sit here and whisper “I miss you” I believe somehow, that you can still hear me.
I am forever changed…I can only strive to be the eloquent, funny, caring person that you were every day of your waking moments.
I will miss you forever, Dear Brother.
Mark Lundy
My deepest condolences to all the family. Greg certainly had a way of cheering us up at USAirways and then Pace Airlines when times were tough. What a great guy, God bless him.
Terry & Carrie Webb
Dearest Funnyman,
Although Terry had known you longer than I, the first time we met you made me feel incredibly welcomed and loved. I come from a very small family but the transition into a much larger family was made extraordinarily easy by all. The sorrow and pain we feel today equates to how much love we feel for you and your kindness and compassion. We draw comfort and strength from the fact that we WILL meet your indomitable, beautiful spirit again, whether it’s in 2 or 200 years. We mourn your death but celebrate your life, how precious for us. We leave you with this quote…
“You know that place between sleep and awake; that place where you can still remember dreaming? That’s where I will always love you. That’s where I will be waiting.” – Peter Pan
May the Universe Bless and Guide you always. Namaste dearest heart!
Dianne Cicchinelli
Little I knew that morning, God was going to call your name, in life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of me went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Laurie Ehleiter
If you knew Greg, you knew kindness, a gentle heart and an encouraging word.
If you knew Greg, you knew truth and honor.
If you knew Greg, you knew strength in adversity.
If you knew Greg, you knew a true friend and a hard worker.
If you knew Greg, you knew a good jokes and a great sense of humor.
If you knew Greg, you knew what fun and mischief look like.
If you knew Greg, you knew integrity and honesty.
If you knew Greg, you knew what love of God and Country look like.
If you knew Greg, you knew that you were respected and appreciated.
If you knew Greg, you knew that you were held as a treasure in his heart.
If you knew Greg, you knew you had a friend for life.
If you knew Greg, you were blessed.
If you knew Greg, you knew that you were deeply loved.
If you knew Greg, take the best of who he was, your favorite memory or his best joke and share that part of him with others.
By doing that one little thing, you’ll surely make the world a better place.
Rest in Peace my friend, I’ll carry you always in my heart.
David Moore
He was a good friend, and will definitely be missed. We had lots of good times at both TIMCO and Gulfstream that we will always remember. Thanks Greg, for being a buddy.
Matthew D Leach
So sorry for your loss cathy if you need anything i am here for you