Wallace S. Hensley, Jr.

Mr. Wallace S. Hensley, Jr., 80, of Winston-Salem, began his heavenly walk with Jesus June 3, 2009. He was born December 25, 1928 in Burlington. He was a Christian and a member of Griffith Baptist Church. His zest for life and jovial spirit will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace S. Hensley, Sr. and Gladys Leonard Hensley; and his sister, Naydene O'Reilly. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gloria Cain Hensley; a son, Donnie Hensley, Sr. and wife Sherry; three daughters, Linda Hege and husband Stokes, Ruby Myers and husband Jack, and Carol Landreth and husband Keith; three foster sons, Don Lemons, Everette Lemons and Tim Lemons and wife Lisa; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren; four sisters, Helen Polk, Sally Moore, Audrey Jones and Gayle McMasters; and two brothers, Dalton Hensley and Allen Leonard. The family will receive friends Friday from 7-9 p.m. at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Griffith Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

Memorials:
Hospice & Palliatvie Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Cemetery:
Westlawn Gardens of Memory

Visitation:
07:00pm - 09:00pm on June 5, 2009 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel

Service:
Service at 11:00am on June 6, 2009 at Griffith Baptist Church