James Leroy Hensell

James L. Hensell,

85, of Morgantown, WV, passed on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The son of Arthur M. Hensell and Eleanor A. Kraus Hensell, he was born on May 11 (Mother’s Day), 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA.

James is survived by his daughter, Diane Hensell Cale; son, James R. D. Hensell; granddaughters: Emily Cale (Ragjeen Davidson), Sarah Cale Doughty (Joe), Rebecca Hensell Quiroz (Henry); and great-grandchildren: Brooklyn Brown, Ace Davidson, and Henry R. Quiroz V. Also surviving are his sister, Peggy Bonidie (Jim); sister-in-law, Florence Uphold; and many loving nieces and nephews who considered him their favorite uncle.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Eileen Hensell; brothers: Arthur, Robert (Eleanore), and Donald (Patricia); sister, Shirley Smith (Jack).

James was always interested in taking things apart and putting them back together from the time he was a kid. He was always fixing things and helping others. He made a career out of it and worked as a diesel mechanic for Cummins in Fairmont until his retirement.

He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, eating out with his wife, collecting coins, mowing his lawn, and watching history documentaries.

A wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend, James will be missed but never forgotten.

Carl R. Spear Funeral Home in Brandonville-Bruceton Mills, WV, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family at spearfuneralhome.net.