Juan Hernandez

Juan Hernandez, 53, of Cashiers, NC passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Born in Harlingen, TX, he was the son of Guadalupe C. Hernandez of Illinois and the late Anastacio Hernandez, Sr.

Mr. Hernandez loved his family and was passionate about helping people in any way he could. He volunteered for many community events and projects. He loved fishing and NASCAR and loved spending time with his grandsons.

In addition to his mother survivors include his wife Jackie Hernandez of Cashiers; a daughter, Monica Hernandez of Cashiers; two grandsons, Maverick Hernandez and Carter Smathers; two sisters, Carmen Blasdell and Maria Blasdell; two brothers, Daniel Hernandez and Antonio Hernandez and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother Anastacio Hernandez, Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Cashiers Church of God with Rev. Nathan Moss and Rev. John Powers officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:30 ‑ 2:00 pm prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau, PO Box 1812, Cashiers, NC 28717.

Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hernandez family. Online condolences may be made at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.