David Hensley Obituary

David Alan Hensley

Sep 3, 1962 - Sep 6, 2022

Elyria

David Alan Hensley peacefully returned Home on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, of natural causes.

Born Sept. 3, 1962, David spent his childhood days running with the neighborhood children on 37th Street in Lorain, then graduated from Wellington High School in 1980. David poured his soul into management at Cedar Fair for almost three decades until venturing to purchase his own fast food establishment. His last working years were spent at Nordson Corp in Amherst. In each of his professional ventures, David led by example, firm but compassionate, and inspired everyone to be "simply the best."

He was known to many as the founder of the paranormal research group 'EVP Mediums', and his fierce belief in the Light of the next world was a source of inspiration and comfort to countless people.

David was a lover of mid-century television, a master at making homemade pizza, and an avid believer in Bigfoot. He deeply treasured camping, the Cedar Point Space Spiral and time spent in the company of friends and family. His humor was quirky and his imagination was wild, but even those qualities paled to the magnitude of his abundant heart. He truly loved.

His departure is deeply felt by his children, Megan (Christopher) Flynn of Sandusky, Emily Hensley of Bellevue, Charles Hensley of Troy, Illinois, and Adam Hensley of Sandusky; their mother and his former wife, Theresa Hensley of Sandusky; grandchildren, Oliver and Gwendolyn Flynn; siblings, Ruth (John) Nemeth and Michael (Denise) Hensley of Port Clinton; and numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends.

He was greeted in the Light by his parents, Marilyn and Charles C. Hensley; and grandparents, Ruth and Vernon Forrider.

A celebration of David's life will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at Schaun Acres Campground, 51390 OH-303, Oberlin. A prayer from his family will begin the celebration. David believed that death is only a doorway and that life should be celebrated before mourned. In that spirit, he would be honored if attendees chose to dress casually, comfortably, and brightly. Anyone who knew David and wishes to share their love is welcome.

Memorial contributions will be accepted and donated in his name, paying forward the memories for campers at his favorite campground.