Luther Leland "Billy" Hensley

Luther Leland Hensley, of Houston, passed away Friday, May 7, 2010, at the Faith Memorial Nursing Home in Pasadena, at age 75, following a brief illness. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon, on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 12, at the Kosse City Cemetery, with Reverend Tracy Sims officiating. Luther, or “Billy” as he was known to family, was born on March 30, 1935, to John Leroy and Eva Jewel Hensley in Houston. He worked for many years for Alamo Barge Lines as a captain. He loved being around water and after retiring spent most of his time in Galveston. Billy was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, John L. Hensley. He is survived by his younger brother, Albert Gene Hensley; his sister, Christine Custer; and numerous nieces and nephews. As the family is of course grieving his death, they are also comforted to know he didn’t suffer in a pro-longed battle with cancer.