James William Hensley, 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, unexpectedly left this world and entered into eternal peace Sunday morning. He was born in Madison County, North Carolina to the late George Andrew Hensley and Minta Landers and was preceded in death by sisters, Mary and Martha Hensley, Dorothy "Dot" Henderson and Aline Landers Clemmer, and his brothers Raymond Landers and Lawrence Hensley. James was a retired forklift operator and a member of the Gaston County Coin Club. He loved his family and was a loving Husband, Father and Grandad. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 15 years, Sandra Smith Hensley

Daughter: Laura Mitchell and Husband Matthew, High Point, NC

Step Daughters: Deana Nations and husband Chris, Six Mile, SC

Tammy Yarborough and husband Larry, Kings Mountain, NC

Grandchildren: Hannah and Natalee Mitchell, Austin and Parker Fleming, Cole and Kalie Yarborough

Sisters: Betty Burleson and husband Sonny, Erline Henderson

Aunt: Roxie Landers Rector

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Rev. Matthew Mitchell officiating.

VISITATION: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home.

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society

1901 Brunswick Ave. Ste 100, Charlotte NC 28207

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA