Jason Wayne Hessel was a kind, joyful and sweet son, brother and friend. He went to be with Jesus peacefully in his sleep on January 24, 2021 at age 37.

Jason was born to Kathy Slavik & Ricky Hessel on September 12, 1983. After graduating from Axtell high school, Jason chased his dreams and served in the Navy for 4 years. Jason spent the majority of his time in the military living in Hawaii where he became very active in his church, was baptized & accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord & savior.

Jason will always be remembered for his kindness, humor & that big infectious smile. Jason always found joy no matter what.

Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents Denmon Moody Jr, wife Mary Moody, Vernon Hessel, wife Janelle Hessel, Aunt Gwen Hessel, Uncle Gary Hessel, and his father Ricky Hessel.

Jason is survived by his mother Kathy Slavik, step father Chris Slavik, sister Brittany Mathis, her husband Bret Mathis, his two nieces Brazos, Briar & multiple aunts, uncles & cousins who love him dearly.

Jason's family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Lakeshore Village Healthcare Center & Gentle Transitions Hospice for the great care they provided for Jason.

A grave side funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday January 28, 2021 at Axtell Cemetery in Axtell, Texas. Visitation (Come and Go) will be from 6-8:00 pm Wednesday January 27, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel.