Daryl Wallace Hensley, 74, of Eden (Leaksville), NC was born on April 26, 1951, and passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at High Point Regional Hospital.

The family will have a private service at a later date.

Left to cherish his memory are his siblings, James Michael Hensley (Agnes) and Sherry Ann Hensley; his brother-in-law, Durwood Corum; his nephews, Shane Hensley (Abby), Duane Hensley (Christy), Ritchie Ellison, Joshua Corum, Jerry Swift, Jr. (Rhonda), Stephen Swift (Kim), and Johnny Lee Hensley; his niece, Michelle Hensley-Shelton (Wes); his great nephews, Ian Hensley, Hunter Hensley (Taylor), Logan Hensley (Sydney), Grayson Hensley (Haley), Tyler Swift (Morgan), Colin Swift, Mason Swift, Brandon Allen (Heather), Evan Garrett and Kyle Sharron (Megan); his great nieces, Chesney Shelton, Kyrstin Swift, Ember Corum, Latisha Collingwood (Robert), and Megan Agee;  his great great nieces, Riley Hensley and Aubree Garrett; and his great great nephews, Weston Hensley, Benjamin Swift and Liam Swift.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James R. Hensley and Mildred Burnett Hensley; his siblings, Franklin Lee Hensley, Jewell "Deanie" Hensley, Gigi Hensley Corum, Betty Kay Hensley Moore, and Susie Gray Hensley; his nieces, Andrea Agee Woodward and Inajo G. Allen; and his nephew, Kevin Dean Moore.

Daryl was a straight-up kind of guy – if you knew him, you know!  He enjoyed watching old westerns on TV, savoring his favorite leg and thigh meal from KFC, and treating himself to an occasional pecan pie.  Over the years, he opened his home to many who had nowhere else to go.  Daryl truly had a heart of gold and would gladly give you "the shirt off his back".

Our family is especially grateful for the care his sister, Sherry Ann Hensley, gave to her brother Daryl.  She spent many hours cleaning, running errands, and making sure Daryl had everything he needed.

The family is also deeply thankful to his caregiver, Judy Harris, who brought him much comfort and companionship during the past few months.  On any given day, you could find them side by side watching their favorite game shows, Let's Make a Deal and The Price is Right.  Whether sparring playfully or sharing a hug at the end of her shift, Judy and Daryl were the best of friends.

Special thanks are also extended to Heart and Soul Homecare, Meals on Wheels of Rockingham County, his friend Mark Carter, whose steadfast help in recent months was invaluable, his physician, Dr. Hasanaj, and Boone & Cooke Funeral Home and Crematory, who have served our family with kindness and compassion.