Maj. Billy Gene Hensley, age 89, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016, in the Talihina Veteran's Center, Talihina, Oklahoma

He was born to Wiley Jack and Nora Mae Henderson Hensley in Cove, Arkansas, on July 17, 1927. Maj. Hensley served his nation over 20 years in both the Navy and the Army. He was a very highly decorated veteran of World War II, serving in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign, and also highly decorated in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. After retiring from the military, Maj. Hensley was an educator and counselor in the Dallas School System. He enjoyed dogs, music, and walking.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Dale, Curl, Glenn, Roland, and Dean
Hensley, a sister, Sis Hensley, and a great-grandchild, Breccan Sons.

He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Tina Hensley of de Queen, Steve and Holly Hensley of Horatio, a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Kirby Wallace of Wallace, Arkansas, seven grandchildren, Jamie Hensley, Robbbie Sons, Heather Williams, Nikki
Evans, Cheyanne and Adam Wallace, and Lacosta Martinez, four great-grandchildren, Seth Hensley, Ryan Hensley, Zayden Williams, and Blakely Sons, and a number of nieces and nephews.

A private memorial services will be at a later date. Cremation under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.