Michael A. Hensler (Tony), 77, of Madison, Georgia, passed peacefully at home on August 4, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones after a long battle with Cirrhosis of the liver.
Tony was a lifetime resident of Morgan County and worked many jobs within the community. Most notably, he was known for delivering the Atlanta Journal paper for 20-plus years. Tony also served in the military and fought proudly for this country during the Vietnam War.
Tony was a member of the local VFW chapter in Morgan County for many years. Tony also served many years as a deacon at Rutledge Baptist Church, where he was a member.
Tony’s family says that he had never met a stranger, that he always made you smile and laugh with a witty joke, and that he was loved so much by members of his community.
Tony is preceded in death by his wife, Linda (Louise) Hensler of Madison; his daughter, Angela (Leigh) Jackson of Madison, by his parents, Carrie Ellen Jenkins &; Charles Henry (Brud) Hensler Sr. of Madison; brothers, Charles Henry Jr. and Sidney of Madison, sister, Mary Ellen of Eatonton, Georgia. Tony is survived by his daughter, Michelle Stephens (Wesley) of Madison; his sister, Betty Hensler of Madison; his grandchildren, Trey Greenway (Ashley) of Madison, Hailey Selvidge (Chris) of Newton County, Kaitlyn Arnold (Cody) of Madison, Leslie Stephens of Madison, Melinda Hacker (John) of Madison, and Jessica Stephens of Madison.
Great-grandchildren Xavier, McKaylan, Alexia, Aniyah, Elly, Carsyn, Wesley, Wyatt, Lizzy, and Ansleigh, all of Madison, Georgia. Great-greatgrandchild, Parker Lane Williams. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and many more family, who he loved dearly.
Tony will be missed by so many. The family accepted visitors on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at A.E. Carter Funeral Home in Madison.
The funeral was held Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Rutledge Baptist Church (112 W. Main Street, Rutledge, GA 30653) at 11:00 am.
A private interment will take place at a later date for the immediate family.