Wesley Jackson Hendrix, 51, of Jewett, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Ruby Memorial WVU Hospital in Morgantown. He was born May 8, 1971, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Clifford Jackson and Violet Riggs Hendrix.
Wes worked as a mechanic in a number of local garages, including Sickle’s and Cardinal Motors. He enjoyed tractor pulling and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by three sisters: Lisa Gray, Jackie Hendrix, and Mary Hendrix. Surviving are his daughter, Ashleigh (DeAndre Claring) Hendrix; two sons: Wesley Michael (Marissa) Kernya and Zachary Scott; grandchildren: Brinlee Taylor, Braxton Taylor, Jace Claring, Kaydyn Kernya, Preston Kernya, and Freyja Kernya; sister, Louann Firman; nephew, Allen Pheifrer; and great-niece, Amanda Pheifrer.
Calling hours were held on Tuesday, October 18, at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, with Rev. Ed Kovacik officiating. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Ohio.
The memorial guest book may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.