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Oliver Hensley Obituary

HILTONS, VA - Oliver S. Hensley, age 80 of Hiltons, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 28, 2023 after a period of declining health.

He was born March 21, 1943 in Scott County, VA to the late Jasper Hensley and Ida Harper Hensley. Mr. Hensley was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Maggie Shoemaker.

Oliver is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Beatrice McMurray Hensley; sister, Lela Faye Valier; sister-in-law, Lorretta Lawson (Ronnie); brothers-in-law, Curtis Shoemaker, Johnny McMurray and Tim McMurray; 1 niece and 4 nephews.

In accordance with his wishes there will be no services

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Caris Hospice.

Online condolences may be made to the Hensley family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com

COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Oliver S. Hensley.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News on Sep. 29, 2023.

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Andrew Gardner

December 23, 2025

I just saw this. I thought highly of Oliver. I hope everyone is doing well.

Kay Bralley Wade

October 1, 2023

I'll miss seeing Oliver working in his yard or sitting on the porch.

Pamela Wilson

September 29, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tim McMurray

September 29, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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