08/09/2026
Please join us in lifting up the Hernandez family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their son, brother, boyfriend, uncle, grandson, and nephew. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.
Mr. Jonah Angel Hernandez, 21, of Mershon, passed away Friday afternoon, August 7, 2026, at his residence.
Born in Waycross, GA on September 23, 2004, he lived in Pierce County all of his life. He was a member of the 2023 graduating class of Pierce County High School. He was employed in the agricultural business by Wrigley Fields. In his spare time, Jonah loved to play volleyball and soccer, as well as golf with his friends. He will be remembered as having the sweetest soul by his family and friends, who will miss him immensely.
He was a son of the late April Watkins Hernandez of Mershon. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jerry and Linda Watkins of Mershon.
Survivors include his father, Jose Angel Hernandez of Mershon; his long-time girlfriend, Victoria Castillo of Mershon; his sisters, Elyssa (Jacob) Woodard of Waycross and Emily Hernandez (Jorge Perez) of Blackshear; a brother, Tyler Watkins of Mershon; paternal grandparents, Domingo Hernandez and Socorro Sanchez, both of Mexico; nieces and nephews, Ella Woodard, Sophie Woodard, Elijah Watkins, AnnaJade Watkins, Brayden Sweat, and Bailey Bryant; his “feline children”, Olaf, Juan, and Ralph; and several aunts, uncles, and other relatives.
Funeral services for Mr. Hernandez will be held Tuesday morning, August 11, 2026, at 11:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Bristol Cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hernandez family during this time.
