Robert Othell Hensley Obituary
We announce the death of Robert Othell Hensley of Moriarty, New Mexico, who passed away on August 9, 2026, at the age of 96. Robert will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earnest Harrison Hensley and Mary Albertha “Bertha” (Hill); and his wife Nella Mae Farmer of Barton, NM.. He is survived by: his daughters, Linda Anderson (Ellan) of Moriarty and Karen Ford (Jim) of Estancia; his grandchildren, Peter Ford (Dixie) of Moriarty, Julie Chappell (Clarence) of Edgewood, Stephanie Smith (Gordon) of Rossville, IN, Chrystal Copeland (Jeff) of Highlands Ranch, CO and Jonathan Anderson of Albuquerque; his great grandchildren, Maria Anderson (Michael) of Santa Fe, Bram Copeland of FortCollins, CO, Taylor Copeland of Pierce, CO, Edward Ford of Lovington, NM, Nella, Isaiah, Elijah, Clara Smith of Rossville, IN and Micaela Anderson of Albuquerque; his friend Nancy Measaw of Edgewood; his son William “Bill/Bear” Harrison Hensley; and his brother George "Junior" Hensley. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces and close friends.
