David A. Hensley

"It broke our hearts to lose you but You didn't go alone. For part of us went with you the day God called you home." David Alan Hensley, 67 of Kingsport went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a graduate of Lynn View High School. David served in the U.S. Army where he was a highly decorated soldier, serving in the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Sargent. Following his service in the U.S. Army, he enjoyed spending time in Key West, Florida where he especially enjoyed deep sea fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, C.L. Hensley. He is survived by his loving mother, Mildred Hensley; a sister, Ann Baker and husband Bill; and his brother, Phil Hensley and wife, Judy. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Earnest Steffey officiating. A military graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Virginia conducted by the American Legion Post #3 and #265. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home by 1:15pm to go in procession. Pallbearers will be: Dwight Vaughn, Joe Collier, Jessie Rosenbaum, Tyler Rosenbaum, Braedon Rosenbaum, and Travis Hatfield. Honorary pallbearer will be Dr. Mike Hernandez. Carter-Trent funeral home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Hensley family.