James Robert Hensley, 20, of Flat Rock, was promoted Saturday, May 22, 2010. A native of Florida, he lived in Henderson County the last thirteen years. He attended East Henderson High School.
Survivors include his parents, David and Michelle Hensley of Flat Rock; two brothers, Chance and Dalton Hensley, both of Flat Rock; maternal grandfather, James Young of Flat Rock; paternal grandmother, Frances Hensley of Cashiers; aunt and uncle, Ron and Tonya Hensley of Cashiers; sister-in-law, Chemily Hensley of Saluda; a niece, Taylor Hensley of Saluda; cousins, Morgan and McKayla Hensley of Cashiers, and Brandy Baudrand of Bryson City.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Pam & Brytani Birchfield posted on 5/26/10
We are so sorry for your loss!! James was a wonderful, kind and caring young man and even though our time with him was short we feel very blessed to have had him in our lives. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers and James will forever live in our hearts.
Clyde & Kim Lanning posted on 5/27/10
We are so sorry for your loss.You are in our thoughts and prayers.Just know that we are thinking of you.
Kathy McKenzie posted on 5/25/10
David, Michelle, Chance and Dalton, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that you may have comfort that only HE can provide.
Brandy Baudrand posted on 5/26/10
Much love to you, David, Michelle, Dalton and Chance. May you all find light in the dark.
Patricia Oody posted on 5/28/10
James your missed by us all. there are memories that will never fade and that will always be there. you will never be forgotten and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. we all have had our crazy times together and i will never forget that. we will all see each other again one day oh and do me a favor give my son christopher love from his mommy cause i know your both up there in heaven watching over us all!
morgan mcdonald posted on 5/25/10
shelly & dave, (dalton and chance too) i realize that nothing i could say will comfort you in the capacity that you need right now, so i am signing this out of respect for all of you, and for james. i didn't know him well at all, i only met him a few times but those times i was around him he put off such a positive and bright energy that i know could only be a product of the love you had for him and that he had for you in return. know that i am thinking about you all, and praying for you all as well. i really do love you, shelly and dave. morgan
Jeff Tweed posted on 5/26/10
David, Michelle & Family, Sorry for your loss. Mt thoughts & prayers are with you all. God Bless
Dalton Hensley posted on 5/28/10
I will always miss playing video games with you. It will never be the same without you. You will always be with us. Love Dalton
Roxanne & Michaela McMinn (King's) posted on 5/25/10
David and Michelle, We are praying for yall. If we can do anything please let us know. Love Always, Roxanne and Michaela
Jessica Stone posted on 5/26/10
David, Michelle, Chance and Dalton: I am so sorry for your loss. James was a wonderful young man. He was a great friend and I know he was a great son and brother. I know there is nothing I can say to help the pain you are feeling but I am praying for you all. Chemily and Taylor: I know James loved her little Tay-Tay! I am always here for you girl!! Love, Jessica Stone
Corey Nix posted on 5/30/10
david and michelle, i know this is hard for everyone expecially you guys because no ones love is stronger then a mother and a fathers. James was such a good person and had so much to offer to everyone. he was always smiling and always could make me smile. i loved him dearly. but we will all see him again soon. he is safe now and happy probably watching over us all thinkin stop crying and go four wheeling!! my thoughts and prayers are with you all. if you ever need anything you just call me.
RICKY PHILLIPS posted on 5/25/10
I'M SO VERY SORRY MICHELLE AND DAVE I'M HERE IF I CAN HELP IN ANY WAY. YA'LL ARE IN MY PRAYERS
Heidi Case posted on 5/26/10
David michelle and Boys Im so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Love you guys Heidi
Wanda Ponder posted on 5/31/10
Dave & Michelle, words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Trust in the Lord to get you through, and know that your friends are always thinking of you.
Kimberly posted on 5/25/10
James was a good dear friend of mine. We were together a lot. I know nothing anyone says will help but James was a great friend and was a wonferful person and I will miss him greatly!
Brandon & Hannah Corn posted on 5/26/10
Dave,Michelle & Boys: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please know that if you need anything, please let us know.
Mitzie Robinette posted on 6/4/10
James was a wonderful friend to my son. He was always so bright and cheerful and smart! He was kind and helpful to everyone, always offering to go the extra mile for a friend. He is missed already and will be thought of warmly forever. I appreciated knowing him.
Larry Blackwell posted on 5/26/10
We Love Ya! Larry, Tina, and Mary Grace
Amber Patterson posted on 5/26/10
I'm sorry for your lost. James was a great guy and will be missed greatly. Y'all are all in my prayers.
James Smith posted on 6/11/10
James we only hung out a couple of times but thats all it took for me to know you were a good guy. chance always told me stories of you two raisin hell and doin crazy stuff. you are a friend of mine and always will be you are truely missed brother. Rest In Peace~
Larry&Alida Marshall posted on 5/24/10
Our thoughts and prayers are for God to provide comfort at a time when words can not express the grief you feel. Look to God and friends to help you through the days ahead. We are here if we can help in any way.
Allan Corthell posted on 5/26/10
Dave, Michelle and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, and I know no words can heal the sorrow we can only imagine you must feel. Please take some solace in the Promice of the Hereafter. So much Prayer, Love, and Hope is going to James and you all, that I am sure there is a light at the end of the tunnel. God Bless you and I love you.
Natasha Levi posted on 5/26/10
You are all in my prayers!! I am so sorry!
tina frederick posted on 10/11/11
2 my long lost family Im soooooooo sorry 2 here about your loss. It hurt me 2 my heart 2. Im so sorry Michelle and David he was like my son also . love Tina,Tisha,Toyna we love u guys.
Eddie an Patsy Nix posted on 5/25/10
James was a wonderful young man, i only met him a few times he was a good friend of my daughter Corey. He always has a smile on his face. We dont know why God takes our children home early. But he has his reasons, James will stand by Gods side now and watch over the rest of his family. May God bless you and keep you in this strong in this painful time. My prayers are with you. Coreys mom Patsy Nix
Chastity Rector posted on 5/26/10
David and Michelle I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for yorr family.I know this is hard and you will never get over it keep the memories close to your heart!
Jason & Miranda Capps posted on 5/26/10
David and Michelle, I want you both to know that we are sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family, and if we can do anything let us know. Love you all, Jason & Miranda Capps
Pete & Cheryl Griffin posted on 5/25/10
We are soo sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. May God hold you in the hollow of His hand and comfort you in this very painful time. Love Ya'll XOXO
Ron, Tonya, Morgan, and McKayla Hensley posted on 5/26/10
James will live forever in our hearts. He is with the good Lord now and not in any pain. We can all take comfort in that eternal love that he now knows. We love you all, and are here for you always. Be strong and know that James is in a better place.
Julie Huneycutt posted on 5/26/10
My heart is so heavy for you and your family.Less than 12 weeks ago we lost our precious 20 year-old daughter. Please know our family is so sorry for your loss, and although we don't know you, we are praying that the prayers from all who care will wrap you in His protection right now, and you will feel the peace that passes all understanding. I don't ask God why, I know the void will never be filled by Anna's abscence, but I know God is able to give me comfort by knowing she is with Him. God bless you and please feel free to contact Don and I if you just need someone who is still so fresh with such a similar loss.
Leray and Lisa Coggins posted on 5/25/10
David, Michelle,Chance and Dalton, We are so sorry for the loss of your son. James was a wonderful young man, and though his life on earth was cut short, he left everyone he knew and met with a lasting impression of what a delightful person he was!!! He may not be with us in human form, but he will always be with us in our hearts, and never forgotten. Your family has always been a part of our family, and we are here for you, anything, anytime. We are here for your family, we love you!!!
Kim Hensley (Town of Laurel Park) posted on 5/26/10
Dear Dave, Michelle, and boys, You are all in my thougths and prayers - may God's love omfort and give you peace through this difficult time. Keep all of the memories you had with James close to your heart - they will last a life time.
pam funk posted on 5/26/10
James,when i think of the good ol days, you will always be there. you were such a wonderful person, and you had a amazing heart.i remember going to mc donalds every morning to get a sweet tea and you were always there to take my money and always had that smile lol. There was so many good times and i cant help but to think about how empty this town feels without you. I feel so lucky to have known such a kind hearted person. You were always there to put a smile on my face when i needed it the most. You were truley a good ol boy, and i will never foget the laughs shared. I remember just last summer it was at like 4 in the morning and i needed someone to talk to. And you came over and we just talked and laughed for hours lol. Theres nothing i wouldnt do just to relive those times. Your family is forever in my thoughts and prayers. I love you james and whenever some crazy kids are out raising hell, i know that you are looking down and smiling. Heres to you.
Judy Reeves posted on 5/25/10
Michelle and David I am at a loss for words to tell you how bad I feel. I can only say that I am so sorry for your loss. I love you both always and you both are in my thoughts and prayers. Judy
Teresa R. Ray posted on 5/26/10
David and Michelle, Your family will be in my prayers. I never had the privelage of meeting your children but they are blessed with parents that love and have strong characters. Remember the smiles and gain wisdom from the tears. I am a phone call away if you need an ear or a shoulder. In Jesus we have hope. Don't lose sight of that.
mandy gilbert posted on 5/26/10
David,Michelle,chance,dalton, chemily & taylor James was such a wonderful person everytime i saw james he always had to give me a hug and ask how everything was he was a caring and loving person! his life here on earth was cut short but there is comen a day when we will all b with him & loved ones agian! just know that even though he is not here in human he is always lookin down on us and is with us wherever we go!We all have memories of james and we just need to hold them close to our hearts!james loved to just go out and have fun and i smile wen i say thats wat james wuld want us to do is go out muddin and raise hell and know that hes there wit us in our hearts... yes its hard losin him but he wuldnt want us crying for him bc he knows we will all meet again and stroll hand and hand across heavens ave til we reach those pearl gates and here Jesus say welcome home my child! once again im sorry and my thoughts and prayers r with yall! if you need anything please let me know! Love Mandy Gilbert
Kathy Phillips, Cashier/KIng Auction posted on 5/25/10
David, Michelle, & Family, Just a note to say how sorry I am for your loss. May God give you peace, comfort, and strength during this difficult time in your life. Praying for you. Kathy
Don Fisher and the Laurel Park Police Dept. posted on 5/26/10
Dave, I have fond memories of the boys growing up.I know that no words can describe the sorrow that you and Michelle are feeling. Just know that God and your friends love you, and will help you on the path ahead.
christan corn posted on 5/26/10
James Robert Hensley the first boy i ever loved so much it hurt we were high school sweet hearts two kids going 90 mph with no sense of direction and to stubborn to stop and ask.james taught me to be strong to take up for myself to cherish and love those around me the way he did .He never had to say much that crooked smile told it all .we laughed, cried, and grew together.He will always have a special place in my heart as will his family ill always be a hensley girl because thats the reason i am who i am today beause i was blessed enough to love and learn from a person like him and for that i am forever grateful .i thank god for the time i spent with him. No one will ever replace him or our memories from sneaking out late , to hiding under the bed so the parents wouldnt know we were there like we were fouling anybody ,to swimming in the river when it was so cold our lips turned purple , to mudding in the jeeps when his mama told us not to, to just riding around talking about nothing. We didnt know there was such a word as no when we were together the sky was the limit but james was always like that . A unstoppable force that had so much to offer this world and everyone in it . I will miss you so much but ill see you again this isnt good bye but ill see you later. i love you !! C.C
Debi & Arthur posted on 5/25/10
David, Michelle and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your son. I want you to know that we love you and are here for you always.
PHYLLIS JONES PARIS posted on 5/26/10
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME. JAMES AS A SWEET BOY WITH A GENEROUS HEART. HE WILL BE MISSED.
Jonathan & Rachel Tankersley posted on 5/27/10
Dave and Michelle, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time of your lives. We are so sorry for your loss of your child.
Alison Guyton posted on 5/25/10
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you all the strength you will need to keep going in the days, weeks and months ahead. I can not even imagine your pain, but I know He can lead you through it. As much as we don't understand James having to leave us now, He has purpose in everything. God Bless all of you, I love you! Alison
Grayson & Brenda Mullen & Family posted on 5/26/10
Dave, Michelle & Family We are very sorry for the loss of your son. Know that God has welcomed James with open arms and embraced him with love as he walked through the gates of Heaven. We are here to help you in any way. God Bless!!
carl and debbie schweiger posted on 5/27/10
we are so sorry, if you need anything please call
Jan & Linda Corn posted on 5/25/10
David & Michelle. We are deeply saddened by the loss of James,it was a privilege and honor to have known him, he was always a kind and respectful young man. We will miss him. Sincerely Jan and Linda Corn
KENNETH MARTIN posted on 5/26/10
MICHELLE AND DAVE I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY SISTER EVYON SAID TO TELL YOU SHE IS VERY SORRY ALSO WE LOVE YOU AND KEEP GOD CLOSE TO YOUR HEARTS HE WILL LEAD YOU THRU///MUFFY
Pat Steadman posted on 5/27/10
Dear Michelle and David and family I am so sorry for the lost of your son. No words can help your pain but my thoughts and prayers are with you and know that you are loved If I can do anything for you please let me know Pat and Perry
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wanda marshall posted on 5/25/10
david,michele,dalton &chance, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. may you find comfort in knowing that he is with God now. if there is anything that I can do please don't hesitate to call.