William Edward “Bill” Hendershot, age 78 of Mannington, WV passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown. He was born April 26, 1946 in Fairmont, WV a son of the late William J. Hendershot and Helen Virginia Higginbotham Hendershot.
He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Becky Hayhurst Hendershot, his son, Jim Hendershot of Mannington and his daughter Betty Jo Wright of Fairmont, Amy (Kevin) Hayhurst, Dave (Toni) Hayhurst and Frances (Bubba) Barta. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Alva Ashley, Tiffany (KB) Carmen, Lacy Frye, David (Jessica) Wright, Troy (Chelsye) Martin, and Mindy (Dunner) McDonald and Charles Henry Barta, great-grandchildren, Katy Bell Ashley, Chris Carmen, Laney, Rilee, Jesse Lee, Noah, Jasper Bill Carmen, Peyton Frye, Piper Frye Levi Hendershot, Shalynn Ashley, Seari Ashley, Slade Martin, Chandiah, Jarett, Waylon, Alba Hazel Wright, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his first wife, his beloved Jackie King Hendershot, his brother Jack Hendershot, three sisters, Jean (Lloyd), Joan (Ivan) and Karen (Ron), his grandson Michael Hendershot, and his son-in-law J.R. Wright.
Bill enjoyed fox and coon hunting and was a lifetime member of the MonValley Coon Hunters. He was also a member of the Saddle Club, the Mannington Elks Lodge and the Mannington Moose Lodge. He cherished and loved socializing anywhere he went and had nicknames for everyone.
Bill love spending time with his family and friends and especially his grandchildren! He enjoyed driving tractors and working in the hayfield. He was a member of the Dents Run Church and had worked for and retired as a coal miner having worked at JoAnn Mine in Rachel and Federal #2, and had also worked at the Rachel Saw Mill.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington on Monday, July 29, 2024 from 2-9:00pm with an Elks Service taking place at 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 beginning at 1:00pm with Pastor Doug Cyphers officiating. Interment will follow at Greene Cemetery on Dents Run.
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One of the best. He will be missed. My condolences to the family.
One of the best. He with be missed. My condolences to the family.
It has many years since I last saw Bill, but I always remembered the great times spent with Bill and his immediate family. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.
My condolences to Jimmy and his family
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Bill...he was such a sweet person. He always had a smile on his face and was genuinely glad to see everyone who came near. He loved his family so much and was an inspiration to all of us to do the same. My condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss..I feel the loss as well..he was loved.
I've known Uncle Bill for 50 plus years. I spent many days with him and the hendershot family. I basically grew up out there with Becky and his niece. Thunderstruck will always be my family and I am praying for you I love you all. And to the haters family I'm praying for you as well praying for the relief from pain. Uncle Bill was the greatest, he often went coon hunting with my dad and my uncle Petesy. I basically grew up on Dents Run with Uncle Bill and Uncle Jack. There was never a dull moment when Bill was around I love him so much it's like giving up a father figure. I'm praying for peace for all of us. I love you Uncle bill, from big fred.
My heart broke when you died I was in so much pain. But now I know you are in a better place I love you so much pap bill and you will always be in my heart. 🩵
miss you uncle bill
Lord again another amazing angel . Bill was awesome family friend of my family the bakers on state fork...