Dewey Winslow Hensley, 96, of Lupton City went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

He was a beloved member of Lupton Drive Baptist Church where he was a member since 1949.  He served as a deacon and was active in many other ways. He was a  retiree of Dixie Yarns where he worked 44 years. He was a World War II veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. He was an avid outdoorsman and he loved helping his neighbors family and friends. He loved watching the Atlanta Braves.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Geneva Stiles Hensley and son, Gary Lynn Hensley and grandson, Nathan Hensley; parents, Henry and Pearl Hensley; sisters, Vernie, Lucille, Carolyn, and Nellie; brothers, Paul, George, TC, and Berley.

Survivors include a brother, Harold (Frances) Hensley; sons, Dale (Sharon) Hensley of Chattanooga, Tim (Karen) Hensley  of Gastonia, NC, Mike (Debbie) Hensley of Soddy Daisy and Denice (Glenn) Funderburk of East Ridge; eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Lupton Drive Baptist Church, 859 Lupton Dr. Chattanooga, TN. with Bro. Randy Bell officiating.

Interment will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors with Bro. Dustin Taylor officiating.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home in Hixson and Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 10:30 to 12:00 p.m. at Lupton Drive Baptist Church prior to the church funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels. Special thanks to Meals on Wheels, his Lupton Drive Baptist Church family, and Dr. Jeff Kemp.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.