Jerry Ervin Hensley, Jr., age 60, of Chesapeake, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born March 15, 1961, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Joy Workman Hensley Trosper (Carl) of Chesapeake, Ohio, and the late Jerry Ervin Hensley, Sr.
Jerry was retired from Alcon and was active in the community of Chesapeake. He loved helping people and gave the last 21 years of his life to witnessing and leading others to Christ. He was a devoted member of Christ Temple Church in Huntington, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Lura Beth Hensley of Chesapeake, Ohio; five children, Keisha Crookshank, Katina Johnson, Christopher Hensley, Brooke Hensley, and Taylor Hensley; sisters, Carla Trosper Iannacci (Mike) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Kim Trosper Crossen (Kipp) of Ashland, Ohio; one brother, Gary David Hensley (Heather) of South Point, Ohio; special brother-in-law, Herb Jeff Williams (Nancy); special niece, Gillian Perry; special uncles, Larry Hensley and Jerry Workman (Debbie); nine grandchildren; two nieces, Hannah Hensley and Haleigh Hensley; and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at Christ Temple Church, 2400 Johnstown Road, Huntington, West Virginia, officiated by Pastor Chuck Lawrence. Following the funeral ceremony, Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #139, Milton, West Virginia. A private family burial will follow on Monday. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 4:00–6:00 p.m., at Christ Temple Church.
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