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| Colonel Johnathan Lee Hensley |
Many
in the music industry that have ever meet Jon Hensley have been saddened by his
recent passing. Jon was the manager of Shooter Jennings and Wanda
Jackson, but also Vice-President of his record label, Black Country Rock.
He was also a proud Kentuckian and an official Kentucky Colonel. In
fact, many would know him as Col. Hensley.
I
was fortunate to meet Jon a few times over the years. Every time he was
genuinely nice to those that were around him. I hate that I never got a
photo taken with him. To this day, I always joked that any photo that he
is in, he takes you back a generation or two with his style. If there is
one thing anyone could learn - be nice to everyone no matter what.
He
was very into the music scene. Wanda Jackson has seen a resurgence in her
career with folks wanting to learn and hear more of her music, whether it be
recorded or live. Black Country Rock record label also has released never
before heard recordings, as well as tracks from Mr. Belding of Save by the
Bell, Billy Ray Cyrus, and more. Recently they teamed up with Cracker
Barrel to release a Waylon Jennings live concert onto cd. CDs were not
the only thing they would release on music formats - they included vinyl,
digital, and even cassette tapes.
Please
keep his family and friends in your prayers. Below is his official
obituary from Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, Kentucky.
Jonathan Lee Hensley, "The Last Mogul",
age 31, of Greenville, died Monday, June 1, 2015, at his home. Mr. Hensley was born August 19, 1983,
in Muhlenberg County. He was a member of Dogwood Christian Church in Christian
County. He was the Official Manager of Shooter Jennings and Wanda Jackson, and
he was Vice-President of his own record label, Black Country Rock at BCR Media.
He was also a Kentucky Colonel.
He
is survived by his parents, Tony and Dawn Hensley of
Greenville; sister Whitney (Ronnie Jr.) Hensley-Young of Hopkinsville;
grandparents Charles "Shack" and Gwyn Joines of Central City and
Johnny and Glenda Hensley of
Hopkinsville; nephew Nolan Young, his little cowboy; niece Habary Young, his
little monster; aunts Kellie Joines, Jill Joines, Kecia (Timmy) Shelton, and
Teresa "T.T." Hensley; uncle Darrin (Barbara) Joines; first cousins
Paige Sheldon Harrell, Adam Joines, and Dylan Joines; and the most important
companion, soul mate, and love of his life, Mary Sparr of Bowling Green.
Funeral
services will be Friday, June 5, 2015, at 1:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in
Central City, with Rev. Justin Latham officiating. Burial will be in Eades
Cemetery in Greenville. Visitation will be Thursday, from 5:30-8PM at the
funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. A memorial fund has been set up by Jon Hensley's family to help offset the cost of the funeral and burial. To donate, be sure to visit here.
