Larry Allen HensleyLarry Allen Hensley, passed away October 17, 2017 at Pennock Village in Hastings, at the age of 72, surrounded by his family. Larry was born on June 25, 1945 in Springfield, Missouri, the son of John F. and Velma J. (Reese) Hensley. He attended Ferguson Florence Junior College and the University of Missouri. Larry married Mary Ellen Gasaway on March 16, 1968. Larry was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Over the years he was involved in multiple community organizations. Larry was Senior Vice-President at Hastings Mutual Insurance, until his retirement in 2001. He enjoyed listening to music and singing. Larry always had an uplifting and positive attitude and brought smiles and joy with him everywhere he went. He loved his family with all his heart and enjoyed spending time with them. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 43 years, Mary Ellen Hensley. He is survived by his daughters, Debrah (Agus) Hensley-The of Mesa, AZ, and Lydia (Boyd) Endsley of Hastings, MI, grandchildren, Steven Endsley, Kathryn (Austin) Christie, and Matthew Endsley. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 from 5-7 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A Memorial Service will immediately follow the visitation at 7:00 pm. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.