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George Adam Hensley, 90, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. George was born on June 11, 1935 in Versailles, KY, a son of the late Voline (Spurlock) and Milward Hensley. George completed his schooling and went on to have a long time career as a machinist, working at Lunkenheimer Valve for many years until its closing, and then General Electric until his retirement. George also proudly served his country in the United States Army. On December 24, 1958, he was married to Joan Lee (Mitchell). The couple enjoyed over 50 years together in marriage until her passing on January 20, 2009. In their later years, George and Lee would spend their winters in Florida and traveling on cruises. George also enjoyed golfing, gardening, and hunting. He was a member of the Hoffner Lodge #253 of The Free and Accepted Masons and obtained his pin for 50 years of membership.
George is survived by son Tim Hensley (Marcie) of Rising Sun, IN; daughters Terri Kirkpatrick (Allan) of Rising Sun, IN and Tammy Green (Mark) of Florence, KY; brother Cecil Hensley of Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren Klint (Chelsea), Adam, Jessica, Jennifer, Joshua, Justin, and Jamie; great-grandchild Jonah Kirkpatrick, and several other great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Wednesday, July 9th at the Markland Funeral Home, visitation 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and funeral at 1:00 PM with burial to follow at Rising Sun New Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation or Switzerland County EMS in gratitude for their excellent care and service to the family in their time of need.
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Switzerland County EMS
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