Andrew Ervin Hennessee

Andrew Ervin Hennessee, 83, a loving husband, Dad, Paw Paw, and Great Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at home with his family by his side.  He was the son of Millard Tate Hennessee, Sr. and LaMere Kincaid Hennessee.  He was a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church and leader of the mission team for several years.  He was Chief of the Burke County Rescue Squad for fifteen years.  Being the leader of these dedicated volunteers, they became one of the state’s top rescue squads, of which he was very proud.  He loved laughter and to tell and listen to jokes pulled on the squadsmen and mission team.

Ervin spent twenty-two years with Skyland Textile until the plant closing.  He retired from Sara Lee Corporation with twenty-three years of service.  After retirement he loved to travel, spend time with his family, and lend a hand to anyone who needed his help.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 63 years, Patsy Clay Hennessee; sons, Mick Hennessee (Shari) and Phil Hennessee (Diane); daughter, Phyllis Wright (David); grandchildren, Jason Wright (Whitney), Matt Wright (Lia), Andy Hennessee (Holly), Mikey Hennessee (Tabitha), Josh Hennessee (Jennifer), McKayla Hennessee, and Mason Hennessee; great-grandchildren, Cole, Luke, Elli, Paige, Parker, Meghan, and Briar; step-grandchildren, Emily, Sam, Kate, Riley, and Cameron; sister, Lena Cooper; sister-in-law, Julie Hennessee; and special God-daughter, Betsy Steele.

Preceding Ervin in death are his parents; sisters, Elsie Houser and Catherine King; and brothers, M. T., Fred, and Carl Hennessee.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Sossoman Funeral Home.  The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Oak Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. David Beam and Rev. Paul Mace officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ervin’s favorite charities: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shiners Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.