Clifford "Cappy" Hensley, age 72, of Sandusky, passed away Thursday morning, March 8, 2018, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, after a lengthy illness.

He was born April 17, 1945, in Manchester, KY, and made his home with his beloved wife in "Crystal Rock" for whom has waited eight years to be sent to the pearly gates with him.  He retired from JH Routh Packing and he loved to deer hunt, fish, and gamble with his wife and good friends.

He is survived by his two daughters Rose (Hensley) Jackson, and Dianna Hensley, both of Sandusky; two grandchildren Zachariah Jackson and Jessica Jackson; five grandchildren Lacey, JaMarius, Josiah, Julia, and Ryland; two brothers Eugene (Gloria) Hensley and Eddie Hensley; two sisters Geneva Gibbs and Nannie Mae Bundy; several nieces and nephews; and special friends Leo Keegan and Prince Prudue.

Clifford was preceded in death by his wife Mary Bell Hensley; parents Henry and Stella (Root) Hensley; and five brothers Henry (June) Jr., Jeff (JB), Edgar (Doc), Theo, and Earl Hensley.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia, where services will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018, at 12 Noon.  Burial will be in Castalia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia, OH 44824.  Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com