Clifton Glee Hensley went home to Jesus with family holding him and being by his side on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
Clifton was born to Joseph and Ara Hensley in Gillette, Wyo., July 10, 1918. He moved to Oklahoma later in his childhood. In his youth he played high school football when leather helmets were still worn.
He also enjoyed wrestling and boxing. He enjoyed the out-of-doors, hunting and fishing.
He married "his jewel," Oleta Blankenship, on Feb. 11, 1941. He always teased, saying he married her for her long legs and Southern pecan pie. They were married for 63 years when Oleta passed away.
Clifton was a pilot in WWII and was a flight instructor during the war.
After the birth of their first child, Clifton's dream was to take his family back to the West, where he was born. Clifton, wife and son, Lee moved to Cody, Wyo., where he worked for Husky Oil Refinery. Clifton worked in the oil industry all his life. He was driving an oil tanker by the time he was 12 to help support his family. He ended his career in Billings, retiring from Conoco Oil Refinery as an operator. He was proud to be one of the original 49ers.
After his retirement, Clifton and Oleta bought a little cabin in Red Lodge and shared many wonderful memories with their children and grandchildren. They also loved to go camping. Their favorite camping spot was Island Lake in the Beartooth Mountains.
Clifton was an active Christian, faithfully attending the Billings Church of Christ where he served as an elder for some time. He was never afraid to share his faith with anyone and no one was ever a stranger to him.
Papa, we love you! Thanks for being the most loving Grandfather. We will never forget your piggyback rides, or our walks and adventures at the cabin. Rest with Chief Keeokuk ... soar like the eagles and enjoy your new wings.
Clifton is survived by his son of Casper, Wyo., his daughter of Thermopolis, Wyo., two grandsons, three granddaughters and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Oleta, his mother and father, his brother and two sisters.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to Rocky Mountain Hospice. You are all angels on earth. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Laurel Health and Rehabilitation Center. Any memorials may be made to the Billings Rocky Mountain Hospice.
Clifton's wishes were to have a small family service at the beloved cabin and have his and his wife's ashes spread at their favorite place on Earth.
Published by Billings Gazette on Sep. 6, 2011.
Obituary edited for privacy.
Clifton was born to Joseph and Ara Hensley in Gillette, Wyo., July 10, 1918. He moved to Oklahoma later in his childhood. In his youth he played high school football when leather helmets were still worn.
He also enjoyed wrestling and boxing. He enjoyed the out-of-doors, hunting and fishing.
He married "his jewel," Oleta Blankenship, on Feb. 11, 1941. He always teased, saying he married her for her long legs and Southern pecan pie. They were married for 63 years when Oleta passed away.
Clifton was a pilot in WWII and was a flight instructor during the war.
After the birth of their first child, Clifton's dream was to take his family back to the West, where he was born. Clifton, wife and son, Lee moved to Cody, Wyo., where he worked for Husky Oil Refinery. Clifton worked in the oil industry all his life. He was driving an oil tanker by the time he was 12 to help support his family. He ended his career in Billings, retiring from Conoco Oil Refinery as an operator. He was proud to be one of the original 49ers.
After his retirement, Clifton and Oleta bought a little cabin in Red Lodge and shared many wonderful memories with their children and grandchildren. They also loved to go camping. Their favorite camping spot was Island Lake in the Beartooth Mountains.
Clifton was an active Christian, faithfully attending the Billings Church of Christ where he served as an elder for some time. He was never afraid to share his faith with anyone and no one was ever a stranger to him.
Papa, we love you! Thanks for being the most loving Grandfather. We will never forget your piggyback rides, or our walks and adventures at the cabin. Rest with Chief Keeokuk ... soar like the eagles and enjoy your new wings.
Clifton is survived by his son of Casper, Wyo., his daughter of Thermopolis, Wyo., two grandsons, three granddaughters and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Oleta, his mother and father, his brother and two sisters.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to Rocky Mountain Hospice. You are all angels on earth. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Laurel Health and Rehabilitation Center. Any memorials may be made to the Billings Rocky Mountain Hospice.
Clifton's wishes were to have a small family service at the beloved cabin and have his and his wife's ashes spread at their favorite place on Earth.
Published by Billings Gazette on Sep. 6, 2011.
Obituary edited for privacy.
Clifton Glee Hensley went home to Jesus with family holding him and being by his side on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
Clifton was born to Joseph and Ara Hensley in Gillette, Wyo., July 10, 1918. He moved to Oklahoma later in his childhood. In his youth he played high school football when leather helmets were still worn.
He also enjoyed wrestling and boxing. He enjoyed the out-of-doors, hunting and fishing.
He married "his jewel," Oleta Blankenship, on Feb. 11, 1941. He always teased, saying he married her for her long legs and Southern pecan pie. They were married for 63 years when Oleta passed away.
Clifton was a pilot in WWII and was a flight instructor during the war.
After the birth of their first child, Clifton's dream was to take his family back to the West, where he was born. Clifton, wife and son, Lee moved to Cody, Wyo., where he worked for Husky Oil Refinery. Clifton worked in the oil industry all his life. He was driving an oil tanker by the time he was 12 to help support his family. He ended his career in Billings, retiring from Conoco Oil Refinery as an operator. He was proud to be one of the original 49ers.
After his retirement, Clifton and Oleta bought a little cabin in Red Lodge and shared many wonderful memories with their children and grandchildren. They also loved to go camping. Their favorite camping spot was Island Lake in the Beartooth Mountains.
Clifton was an active Christian, faithfully attending the Billings Church of Christ where he served as an elder for some time. He was never afraid to share his faith with anyone and no one was ever a stranger to him.
Papa, we love you! Thanks for being the most loving Grandfather. We will never forget your piggyback rides, or our walks and adventures at the cabin. Rest with Chief Keeokuk ... soar like the eagles and enjoy your new wings.
Clifton is survived by his son of Casper, Wyo., his daughter of Thermopolis, Wyo., two grandsons, three granddaughters and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Oleta, his mother and father, his brother and two sisters.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to Rocky Mountain Hospice. You are all angels on earth. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Laurel Health and Rehabilitation Center. Any memorials may be made to the Billings Rocky Mountain Hospice.
Clifton's wishes were to have a small family service at the beloved cabin and have his and his wife's ashes spread at their favorite place on Earth.
Published by Billings Gazette on Sep. 6, 2011.
Obituary edited for privacy.
Clifton was born to Joseph and Ara Hensley in Gillette, Wyo., July 10, 1918. He moved to Oklahoma later in his childhood. In his youth he played high school football when leather helmets were still worn.
He also enjoyed wrestling and boxing. He enjoyed the out-of-doors, hunting and fishing.
He married "his jewel," Oleta Blankenship, on Feb. 11, 1941. He always teased, saying he married her for her long legs and Southern pecan pie. They were married for 63 years when Oleta passed away.
Clifton was a pilot in WWII and was a flight instructor during the war.
After the birth of their first child, Clifton's dream was to take his family back to the West, where he was born. Clifton, wife and son, Lee moved to Cody, Wyo., where he worked for Husky Oil Refinery. Clifton worked in the oil industry all his life. He was driving an oil tanker by the time he was 12 to help support his family. He ended his career in Billings, retiring from Conoco Oil Refinery as an operator. He was proud to be one of the original 49ers.
After his retirement, Clifton and Oleta bought a little cabin in Red Lodge and shared many wonderful memories with their children and grandchildren. They also loved to go camping. Their favorite camping spot was Island Lake in the Beartooth Mountains.
Clifton was an active Christian, faithfully attending the Billings Church of Christ where he served as an elder for some time. He was never afraid to share his faith with anyone and no one was ever a stranger to him.
Papa, we love you! Thanks for being the most loving Grandfather. We will never forget your piggyback rides, or our walks and adventures at the cabin. Rest with Chief Keeokuk ... soar like the eagles and enjoy your new wings.
Clifton is survived by his son of Casper, Wyo., his daughter of Thermopolis, Wyo., two grandsons, three granddaughters and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Oleta, his mother and father, his brother and two sisters.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to Rocky Mountain Hospice. You are all angels on earth. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Laurel Health and Rehabilitation Center. Any memorials may be made to the Billings Rocky Mountain Hospice.
Clifton's wishes were to have a small family service at the beloved cabin and have his and his wife's ashes spread at their favorite place on Earth.
Published by Billings Gazette on Sep. 6, 2011.
Obituary edited for privacy.
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