Ralph Hensley

STRAWBERRY PLAINS - Ralph E. Hensley Jr., 82 of Strawberry Plains, born March 1, 1941, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024. Ralph was a very devoted husband and father and loved his family very much. He was a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church. He loved coaching many different sports to children of all ages. He served in the US Army from 1962-1965. He was preceded in death by the love of his life his wife, Carolyn Arlene Runyon Hensley; parents, Ralph Sr. and Violet Hensley; grandparents, Andy and Gladys Johnson; sister, Faye Breeden; brother, Charlie Hensley; in-laws, Clyde “Bud” and Dorothy Runyon; and beloved grandson, W. Isaac Hensley.

He is survived by his sons, R. Eddie Hensley (Beverly), R. Wesley Hensley (Sherry), Tommy Hensley (Sherry), Johnny Brown (Jennifer), and Timothy Brown; grandchildren, Jessica (Rob), Brittany Branch (Adam), TC Hensley (Mary), Samantha Cooper (Casey), Hunter Lawson (Justin), McKinley Brown, and Justin Arnold (Katie); great-grandchildren, Emma and Carson Branch, and Jackson and Stetson Arnold; sister-in-law, Dottie Bell; and numerous other extended family and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to everyone at UT Hospice Group for all the love and care they showed Ralph through this time. The family will receive friends from 5-7PM, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, with funeral service to follow at 7PM with Lee Murphy officiating. Family and friends will leave at 10:30AM Thursday, January 25, 2024, in procession to Pollard Cemetery for 11AM graveside service and interment. Pallbearers will include TC Hensley, Justin Arnold, Adam Branch, Robert Bruner, Timothy Brown, and Al Stanifer. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.