Jimmy Dale Hensley, 93, passed peacefully on April 22, 2025. He was a devoted husband, a cherished brother and uncle, and a servant of God. He was a man of faith, wisdom, and kindness, and he touched the lives of many. He was born on March 21, 1932 in Benham, Kentucky to the late Hence C. Hensley, Sr. and Nora Mae Farley Hensley. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Denny Hensley; his sisters, Pauline Nunn, Ella Hensley, Caroline Noe, Marcella Barton, and Loe Etta Hensley; and his brothers, Cyril Hensley, Jerry Hensley, Theadore Hensley, Olean Hensley, Leo Hensley and Hence Hensley, Jr. Jimmy Dale graduated from Benham High School in 1952. He served in the Army and fought in the Korean Conflict. After serving in the military, he returned to Benham, KY, and worked for International Harvester. He was a member of the Benham United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Benham Power Board and at one time served as the Chairman.

Jimmy Dale is survived by his second wife, Joyce Fugate Hensley; his sisters, Wone Edith Gilliam and Helen Fallon; and brothers, Ray Hensley and Michael Edward Hensley; a special niece, Leonda Halcomb (Jerry Halcomb); her daughters, Lori and Missy; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Though he has left this earthly home, his legacy of love, faith, and wisdom will endure in the hearts of those who knew him. A memorial service will be held at the Benham United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11 AM.  Military rites will be performed at the church by the Harlan County Honor Guard.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jimmy Dale Hensley.