Alvin Hugh Hensley's Obituary
Alvin Hensley, age 57, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008 at 6:10 a.m. at the Pinckneyville Community Hospital. Alvin was born August 25, 1950 in Elys, Kentucky, a son to J.H. and Pernie (Crane) Hensley. He was an LPN and cardiac technician at the Pinckneyville Community Hospital and the St. Louis area and most recently employed as a Security Guard Sentry Security Company. Alvin was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville, Past Master and Master of the Mitchel Lodge #85, Eastern Star in Nashville, IL, Southern Illinois Patrons Club, Low 12, Ainad Temple, Perry County Shriner's Club, Color Guard and Ambassador, member of the Pinckneyville and DuQuoin Lions Club. Survivors include his mother: Pernie Hensley of Pinckneyville, two daughters: Rachel Helman of Sweden and Amanda Hensley of Willisville, IL, one brother: Larry (Alice) Hensley of Johnston City, IL, one Aunt: Almeda Reames of Orange City, FL, several nieces and nephews: Jason, Timothy, Elizabeth, Angela, Charles, Sam(Tabitha), and four great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, three brothers: Charles, John, and Richard, grandparents: Sophia and Arbie Crane, and aunt Florence Rednour. Funeral Services will be held at the First Baptist Church, in Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, January 18, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. with Bro. Rick Hatley officiating. Interment will be in Holts Prairie Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at the Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. and then on Friday from 8:00 a.m. till 9:30 a.m. and then at the church from 10:00 a.m. till time of service. Masonic Service will be held on Thursday at the Pyatt Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children and the family of Alvin Hensley.
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