John Michael Hemmings, 64, of Abrams Run Road Walkersville passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in UPMC- Presbyterian Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA following a brief illness. He was born in Kanawha County on April 11, 1953: son of JoAnn Withrow and stepfather: Jerry Withrow. On June 24, 1978, he married Linda (Skeen) Hemmings, who survives.
He is also survived by two daughters: April Riley of Weston and Tara Merisier of Walkersville and one grandchild: Tyler Vaughan. John is also survived by one sister: Billie Jo Rowsey of Teays Valley, WV and mother-in-law: Eunice Skeen of Walkersville.
Mr. Hemmings was a truck driver with Hawg Hauling, Equipment Transport and Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School of Charleston, WV. Mr. Hemmings was a veteran of the United States Navy. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
At John’s request, cremation was carried out with no visitation or services. On-line condolences and life stories in memory of John may be expressed at hardman-palettifuneralhome.com.
Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston is honored and privileged to serve the family of John Michael Hemmings.