Lucas D. Hensley

Lucas D. Hensley of Bellflower, IL, passed away on February 6, 2024.

He was born on March 21, 1981, in Gibson City, IL, to Daniel and Debra (Bunney) Hensley.

Surviving are parents Daniel and Debra Hensley of Bellflower, IL, sister Melissa (Ben) Nyman of Morton, IL, and niece Elizabeth (Hector) Torres, and great-nephew Raphael Torres of Orlando, FL, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceded in death by paternal grandparents Dean and Essie (Duncan) Hensley and maternal grandparents Orvin and Ethel (Lawrence) Bunney.

He graduated from Blue Ridge High School in 1999. He was a member of the Bellflower Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He was an excellent craftsman and shared his creations through his business, The Dusty Shed Workshop. He used his talents to improve the town creating new wooden camels for the Community Christmas Program, creating the boards for the Bags tournament for the annual 4th of July Celebration, and countless improvements to the library. He loved playing cards, discovering new restaurants, and homemade ice cream. He valued his family and lifelong friends. His humor and talents will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A graveside service will be held at the Bellflower Township Cemetery Sunday, February 11th at 2 pm. Everyone is invited following the service to the Bellflower Christian Church for refreshments.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Bellflower Fire Protection District.

Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home of Farmer City, IL, is assisting the family with arrangements.