James Wesley Conn

James Wesley Conn , age 33 passed away March 30th 2019.

He was born March 9th 1986, in Harrisburg, IL to Dexter E. and Teresa K. (Price) Conn. He was a 2004 graduate of Hardin County High School. He worked for Balute Utility installing fiber optic lines. Wes enjoyed traveling, shooting guns, fishing, just anything outdoors, he just loved life and was all about the kids. His biggest joy truly was teaching the kids anything new, anything from cooking to mechanics he would always take the time out to teach them.

James is survived by his father Dexter E. Conn (Donna L. Anderson), sister Amanda (Jason) Smith, niece Kylie Brooke Smith, nephew Tyler Smith, life long friend Wade and Gaylon Shores. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, and too many friends that are like family to name.

James was preceded in death by his mother Teresa K. (Price) Conn, grandmothers Rachel Armstrong and Jeanette (Jean) Price, grandfathers James Conn, Arnold Armstrong and Herbert (Herb) Price.

James (Wes) will truly be missed and remembered by family and friends as a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was just a kind-hearted man, always helping everyone. He never met a stranger.

Memorial services are scheduled for 11 AM Friday April 5, 2019 at Hardin County Funeral Service (Cox Chapel) in Rosiclare, IL. The family will receive visitors from 9 AM until service time at the funeral home on Friday.