Hernandez

Justin Ty Hernandez, 17, of Bellville, died Monday, May 15, 2017, in Ledbetter. He was born on April 30, 2000, in Katy, the son of Tracy Wendt Corum and Jerry Hernandez. Justin grew up and attended schools in Bellville. He was the oldest of four children and loved being a “Big Brother” to Preston, Rustin and Lily. Justin was a member of the Future Farmers of America and he was also involved in Ag. He spent his free time working on his truck, dancing and drawing. Justin is survived by his mother and step-father: Tracy and Cody Corum of Bellville; father and step-mother: Jerry and Shelly Hernandez of Ledbetter; sister: Lily Corum; brothers: Preston Hernandez and Rustin Corum and step-sister: Lillee Richey. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents: Della and Bill Naquin, and Wilbert and Freda Wendt, all of Bellville; paternal grandparents: “Wela” Guadalupe and “Welo” Guadalupe Hernandez of Ledbetter; step-grandmother: Jean Corum; aunts and uncles: Michelle and David Mitchell, Mayra Hernandez and Eddie Hernandez; and cousins: Dalton, Gunnar, Ashley and Josh; and other family members and a host of friends. Justin was preceded in death by his great-grandparents and uncle, Chief Master Sergeant Kevin Wendt. Visitation was held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2017, at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville. Funeral Service was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the Emery’s Buffalo Creek Winery in Bellville with Doctor Michael Criner officiating. Interment followed in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Bellville. Pallbearers were: Blake Supak, Kolten Sunderhaus, Lane Clayton, Daniel Bond, Jake Miles, Weston Samples, Dylan Talk and Jordan Edwards. Honorary Pallbearers were: Preston Hernandez, Dalton Mitchell, Rustin Corum and Gunnar Mitchell. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Just Hernandez Memorial Fund, First National Bank in Bellville, P.O. Box 128, 100 Main Street, Bellville, Texas 77418. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.schmidtfunerals.com.  Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville was in charge of arrangements.