Paul Killian Hensley, 81, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.  He was the son of the late Paul H. and Faye K. Hensley, and was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia C. Hensley.  Paul graduated from Central High School and attended Tennessee Wesleyan college.  He was retired from Dupont where he was a supervisor for over 40 years.

Paul was quite athletic throughout most of his life and had an affinity for most sports, whether as a participant or as a spectator.  He played college basketball for two years, and during his youth, was a lifeguard for several years in the Chattanooga area.  Over the years, he played on numerous church league basketball teams and spent many long evenings playing pick-up games with his sons and their neighborhood friends.  And when he was not participating, he was a fervent follower of his two favorite teams, the Atlanta Braves and UT Volunteers football.

Paul is survived by two sons, Charles D. Hensley, Hixson, TN and Thomas S. Hensley, Atlanta, GA, granddaughter, Noa-Kate Hensley, Providence, RI, grandson, Fensome V. Hensley, Kings Point, NY, and his dear companion, Linda Lynn, Hixson, TN.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in the funeral home chapel of Hamilton Funeral Home with Brother Richard Floyd officiating.  Paul will be laid to Rest at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Please share your memories of Paul with the family at hamiltonfhofchattanooga.com

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.