Chet Hein

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 14 January 2025 at 2:01 pm

HOLLEY – Chet Hein, age 75, passed away January 13, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born January 3, 1950, in Huntington WV, a son of the late Chester and Louise (Robert) Hein Hunt and had lived in this area since 1963.

Chet was a people person and enjoyed talking to everyone he met. He was a car enthusiast, a motor head and loved going to cruise-ins or car shows with his Plymouth Street Rod. Most importantly, Chet loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Chet is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Trudy; his sons, Doug (Lisa) Hein and Brian Hein; grandchildren, Mason, Thomas, Steven and Gina; mother-in-law, Constance Gaines; sister-in-law, Dorothy McElhenny as well as several nieces and nephews.

There are no prior calling hours or service.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Holley.

To share a memory of Chet, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.