Martin E. Hess

August 31, 1948 - July 29, 2016

Martin Earl Hess, 67, of Stephenson gained his angel wings and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 29, 2016 in a Virginia hospital following a long illness. Born August 31, 1948 at Balls Creek, Welch, WV he was the son of the late Martin R. and Susie (Jarrell) Hess. Martin was a mechanic and he loved to tinker with lawn mowers. He loved his cats, talking on CB Radio, and talking to his buddies every morning at the post office. Martin enjoyed walking and picking up cans. He also loved collecting metal and antique cars. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by one sister, Diana Sue Hess. Those left to cherish his memory include four sisters, Rita Myers of Stephenson, Melissa O'Neal and her husband, Jessie of Barkers Ridge, Phyllis Green of Stephenson, and Debbie Cecil of Stephenson; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends. Services will be 12 Noon, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Ernest Dunford officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com.