(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)Mr. Joseph Oren “Joe” Hensley, 76, of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Webb City, departed this life on Saturday, February 11, 2023, in the comfort of his home after a recent decline in health.
Joe entered this life on January 23, 1947, in Webb City, Missouri, born to the union of the late Harold and Teenie (Lindsey) Hensley. He was a lifelong area resident and a 1965 graduate of Webb City High School.
Early in his working career, Joe worked in Tulsa at North American Aviation as an inspector. For the majority of his life, Joe worked in the trucking industry for both Tri-State and CFI, retiring in 2004 from CFI as Director of Operations. Joe loved his family and was always lending a helping hand to those in need.
Joe is survived by his two children, Leslie Hensley (Deron Risinger) of Biloxi, Mississippi and Jacob Hensley (Becka Hensley) of Joplin; two grandchildren, Sophia Hensley and Owen Hensley; a brother, Harold Grant Hensley of Webb City; two sisters, Judy Goswick (Al) of Webb City and Sally Massey of Joplin; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Joe is survived by his two children, Leslie Hensley (Deron Risinger) of Biloxi, Mississippi and Jacob Hensley (Becka Hensley) of Joplin; two grandchildren, Sophia Hensley and Owen Hensley; a brother, Harold Grant Hensley of Webb City; two sisters, Judy Goswick (Al) of Webb City and Sally Massey of Joplin; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday afternoon, February 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at The Ramsey Event Center in Joplin. The family will receive friends on Thursday beginning at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials are being directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in memory of Joe. Private burial will take place at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.
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