Casper (Jimmy) L. Hensley Jr.

Casper (Jimmy) L. Hensley, Jr., age 76, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. Jimmy was a dedicated local businessman, with over 25 years at Motor Service Supply and 35 years as owner of Tri-County Marine. He had a passion for racing, winning numerous record-breaking outboard drag boat competitions and championships across the U.S. well into his 70s. Jimmy was a champion of East Tennessee?s boating industry, driving growth with award-winning sales for decades as well as supporting numerous industry organizations. He was also a consistent, dedicated supporter of several children?s organizations, including the Autism Society of America, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Shriners. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Kay Hensley, and parents Casper L. Hensley, Sr. and Margaret Brown Hensley. He is survived by his brother David Hensley, his daughters and sons-in-law, Penny (Tommy) Cauthen, Sandy (Chuck) Catlett, J.J. (Danny) Shrader, and Christy (David) Bracey-Scott, and son Lannon Hensley. Jimmy leaves eleven grandchildren, Drew (Jessica) Cauthen, Kayla Cauthen, Tyler Catlett, Lauren (Trey) Potts, Daniel Shrader, Conner Shrader, Jacob Shrader, Katy Shrader, Benjamin Bracey, Chloe Bracey, Chelsea Scott. He leaves one great granddaughter, Amelia Cauthen, as well as many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Friends may pay their respects at their convenience at Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City on Thursday, July 22 between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2021 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Casper (Jimmy) L. Hensley Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.