Oliver Berry Hensley

Mr. Oliver Berry Hensley, 88 of Rome, GA, formerly of Calhoun, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Floyd Medical Center. He was born in Murray County, GA on September 13, 1927, son of the late Joe and Claudie Stanley Hensley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Pulliam Hensley in 1994; brothers, Clayton Hensley, Mark Hensley, Luke Hensley, and Lewis Hensley; and sisters, Nola Buttrum, Dora Gentry, and Ossie Rogers.

He was a veteran, serving his country in the US Army. Mr. Hensley and his family moved to Gordon County when he was a young boy. In 1995 he moved to Rome to live with his daughter, Donna Hensley, until his death. He was a member of New Town Baptist Church.

He leaves behind his son, David Hensley of Calhoun; his daughters, Sharon Chastain of Rome, and Donna Hensley of Rome; a sister and brother-in-law, Lela Mae and Sala Weaver of Ranger; grandchildren, Brian Hensley, LaShanna Pickens, Kayla Burt and her husband Jamie, and Connor Chastain; and great-grandchildren, Skylar, Andrew, Amber, and Tabitha Pickens; and Ethan, Liam, and Penny Burt.

Services to honor the life of Mr. Oliver Berry Hensley will be held Friday, October 16th at 2:00 PM from New Town Baptist Church, with Rev. Terry Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in Haven of Rest Memorial Park with military honors. Pallbearers will include Kenneth Hensley, Danny Hensley, Trammel Hensley, Jack Hensley, Nevin Pulliam, Randy Pulliam, Steve Pulliam, and Tony Buchanan.

The Hensley family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, October 15th from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

Condolences may be left at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Funeral services for Mr. Oliver Berry Hensley are under the care and direction of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home of Calhoun.