JONATHAN BRITT HENSLEY
Jonathan Britt Hensley, 54, of West College Corner, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his home.
Britt was the fourth son born to Joe and Frances Durham Hensley and was one of five Hensley children. Britt was born on February 27, 1966, in Oxford, OH.
A graduate of Union County High School in 1984, Britt went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Taylor University. While at Taylor, he continued his love of football, and pursued a musical interest and learned to play the piano.
After returning home from Taylor, Britt worked with his dad in the family business, “Hensley & Sons.” While there, he began refinishing and building furniture, which gave birth to his personal contracting business, “Hensley Renovation Company.” Britt worked hard at growing his business from 1989 until recently when he began to slow down so he could spend more time doing the Lord’s work.
Britt began pastoring at Trinity Holiness church in July 2014. His passion has always been to reach souls by preaching the truth of the Gospel and by meeting needs in our community and around the world. Through Pastor Britt’s leadership, the church provides snack milks for kids in need at College Corner Union School, snack packs at four different schools in the area for kids who otherwise would not have a snack with the other kids, as well as coat/underwear/sock drives for kids who lack these simple necessities. He has been led by God to guide the church in fully supporting the Jharkhand Malto Home for girls in India. The congregation of the Trinity Holiness Church was family to Britt, and he loved them deeply. Together, they have reached out to the community in countless ways.
Britt’s life reflected his love for God in every way – To love unconditionally and give as much of yourself to serve the Lord and others as you possibly can, and when you think you’ve done all you can – give just a bit more. Brother Britt would admonish each of us to choose God above all else, make our plans “Lord Willing,” and no matter what, remember…..”The Lord made a BEAUTIFUL DAY!”
Britt is survived by two brothers, Bill (Kathy) Hensley of Liberty, Brian Hensley of West College Corner, and one sister, Johanna (Steve) Smith of College Corner, Ohio; six nieces, four nephews, 15 great nieces/nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Frances Hensley, and one brother, Bob Hensley.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Friday, January 29, 2021, at Trinity Holiness Church, 200 Indiana Street, West College Corner, Indiana 47003. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the church. Reverend Doug Murray will officiate. Burial will follow in College Corner Cemetery. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home, Connersville, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Holiness Church, and online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com