David Wayne Hensley, age 60, passed away at his home
Thursday, July 28, 2016 surrounded by his family. David was born on
June 9, 1956 in Salem, Indiana to Sherman B. Hensley and Louann
(Craig) Hensley. David was married to Thelma Herd on March 5, 1983.
David was a Farrier and shoed horses around Southern Indiana and
Northern Kentucky. He also formerly worked at Mulzer Crushed Stone
Quarry in Orange County, was a former Orange County Reserve Deputy,
and was a security guard at IU Health Paoli Hosptial and Harrison
County Hospital in Corydon.
Dave enjoyed horseback riding, camping, hunting and spending time
with his family and friends especially his granddaughter Emily. He was a
member of the IFA (Indiana Farriers Association), AFA (American
Farriers Association), and High Caliber Gun Club.
Dave is proceeded in death by his brother Charles “Chuck” Sherman
Hensley. He is survived by his wife Thelma (Herd) Hensley of Orleans,
IN. His parents Sherman and Louann Hensley of Fredricksburg, IN. One
daughter: Hanna Bambusch (Brandon) of Orleans, IN. One
Grandaughter: Emily Paige Bambusch. One sister: Phyllis Meredith of
Fredricksburg, IN and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with
cremation to follow. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. and Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at Love Funeral Home in
Palmyra. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to IU Health
Paoli Foundation Attn: Lori Kendall P.O. Box 499 Paoli, IN 47454 and
Orange County Humane Society P.O. Box 61 Paoli, IN 47454.
