Jason E. Deitz

Jason E. Deitz, 52, of Cross Lanes, formerly of Kenova, WV passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston. Funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday, September 9, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Roger Branham officiating. Jason was a proud graduate of C-K High School class of 1990 where he was a standout athlete and was a level 2 NDT Inspector for Marathon Refinery/Mistras Group. He was born September 18, 1971 in Ashland, Ky. son of the late Joyce Ann Deitz. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandfather Charles F. Green Wechsler and beloved bengal cat Marco. Survivors include his beloved wife Debra J. Deitz; step-son Derek Thaxton; beloved grandson Carter Max Thaxton; father-in-law and mother-in-law Harry Gillispie and Wanda Gillispie; grandmother Lou Wechsler; brothers Joshua Deitz (Shelly), Ron Wechsler (Barb), Mike Wechsler (Kelli); sister Angie Barker (Scott); and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. His eyes lit up when his beloved grandson Carter Max would call him Pop. Visitation will be Monday 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Monday at Rollins Funeral Home 1822 Chestnut Street Kenova, WV. 25530. The family would like give a very special thank you to Jennifer Bair and Riley Anderson and the entire staff in the ICU at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals. Also, a special thank you to friend Terri Tornes for her unending love and support. The family also wishes to express their deepest thanks to all of Jason’s friends and co-workers who were with the family at the hospital throughout this time. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Tri-State Spay and Neuter at ashlandtnr.com. He also leaves behind his bengal cat Ace, Tiger and Almond Joy. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.