FORD - Dallas Duane Hensley, 74, died March 11, 2017 at his home in Ford, Kansas.

He was born February 24, 1943 in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Charles and Evelyn (Lovette) Hensley. He attended Pleasant Valley and Ford High Schools graduating in 1961. He was a welder and Ag tech. He was a talented musician and played the guitar. He played for long term care units where his music was enjoyed by all ages. He most enjoyed playing music with his father, nephews and a host of friends.

On June 27, 1964 he married Helen Elliot in Ford, Kansas. One son was born to this union, Christopher Lynn Hensley. Helen and Dallas later divorced in 1985. On January 15, 1988 he married Verna Tabor in Garden City, Kansas. He had four step-children in this union, Alan Fine, Steven Fine, Gene Fine and Bonnie Fine. Verna and Dallas divorced in 2008.

He is survived by his son Chris Hensley, Sahuarita, Arizona; 2 brothers, Lyle Hensley, Grove, Oklahoma and Gary Hensley and wife Lori, Liberal, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Sara Hensley.

Memorial services will be 10:00 am Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Ford Community Church, Ford, with Scott Tilley officiating. Inurment will follow in the Ford Cemetery. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to the Ford Community Church in care of Minnis Mortuary, P.O. Box 516, Bucklin, Kansas 67834.