Taylor "T. J". Hess

Taylor Jordan “T.J.” Hess resident of McCrory received his wings on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the Unity Health – White County Medical Center of Searcy at the age of 25. He was born in Searcy, Arkansas and was the son of John F. “Bubba” Hess, Jr. and Marcia McCue Kelley. T. J. was a 2012 graduate of McCrory High School and was a Christian. His enjoyment was spending time with his Pawpaw collecting scrap metal and baskets for his NuNu. He loved music and had a fascination with the weather. While in school he was known as the unofficial weatherman. T. J. loved bald eagles whether they would be in pictures or in flight and also the United States American Flag with the colors of Red, White and Blue. He had a knack for fixing anything that was broken. T. J. had a love for computers and how they worked. You would find him out in the neighborhood walking his dog, Lucy. He wanted to help people and that is why he became a donor so others would know his generosity. T. J. is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Patsy “Nanny” Williams. He is survived by his father, John F. “Bubba” Hess, Jr. and wife Misty of Patterson, his mother, Marcia McCue Kelley of Morton, his paternal grandparents and loving parents, John and Janet Hess of McCrory, his maternal grandfather, Joe McCue of Tupelo, one sister, Emily Hess of Patterson, his Aunt, Joy Adams of McCrory, his favorite great-uncle, Buddy Taylor of Conway, cousins, Joanna Adams and Hunter Adams both of McCrory and many other relatives. Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Ronnie Massanelli, Buddy Taylor, Aaron Wiggins and Keith Young. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4th at Fakes Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Ronnie Reddell, officiating. Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. The family requests that memorials may be made to the Arkansas Special Olympics, Arkansas Autism Foundation or to a favorite charity.