John Paul Hensley Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 15, 2026, at the age of 74, John Paul Hensley (Smithfield, Virginia) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As John Paul departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though John Paul may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy John Paul leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Hensley and Agnes Melhus Hensley. He is survived by: his son Nash; his daughter-in-law Mina Hensley; his granddaughters, Samantha Than-Melgar and Elise Hensley; his sister Susan; his siblings-in-law, Dan Kooi and Sueanne Doyer; and his close friend Charlie.
If you wish to make a donation in his memory, please consider the American Cancer Society, Project K-9 Hero or a charity of your choice.
