From Swannanoa, NC, Clarence E. Hensley died on 28 Oct. 2017 at the age of 85.  After graduating from Burnsville High School, he became a member of the U.S. Air Force and served for four years in Japan, Korea and the United Kingdom.  Clarence was a member of both East Asheville United Methodist Church and NC Post #70 of the American Legion.  He was buried at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.