Frank Burton Hensley

Mr. Frank “Burton” Hensley, 80, of Mt. Airy, passed away at Northern Regional Hospital, Friday, October 30, 2020 surrounded by his loving family and close friend Darin Goins.  He was born in Patrick County, VA, September 28, 1940 to the late Ben and Bertie Mae Handy Hensley.  Mr. Hensley was the owner and operator of a sawmill for over 50 years.  He will be remembered for his commitment to his family and love of his many animals.  Mr. Hensley is survived by his sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenneth Hensley, and Roscoe and Teresa Hensley; a brother Harrison Hensley; grandchildren and spouses, Carol and John Ryneski, Benjamin and Raven Hensley, John and Rebekah Hensley, and Austin Hensley; great-grandchildren, Blake Ryneski, Jacek Ryneski, and Carson Hensley.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Hensley was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Afton Hensley; sisters, Goldie Young, and Ruth Hensley, brothers, Dude, and William Hensley; a half-sister, Lizzie Handy, and a half-brother, John Hensley.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Goins Family Cemetery with Bishop John Bradley officiating.  The family will receive friends on Sunday, at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy from 12:30 until 1:30 PM.  In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Goins Family Cemetery, c/o Doug Goins, 943 S. Franklin Rd., Mt. Airy, NC 27030.  Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.