Dennis K. Hon, 77, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on December 15, 2025 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
He was born on May 15, 1948, in Evansville, IN, son of the late James and Mary Hon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Kays.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Martha Hon and his children, Kara Barkley (Matt) and granddaughter, Hallie Barkley, and his son, Derek Hon (Nikki) and grandchildren, JD and Tilly Hon. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Ray Kays and nephews, Kash and Kort Kays.
His career began by teaching Mathematics at the downtown campus of West Liberty State College, before he assumed a role at The Linsly School where he served as the Math Department Chair, taught Advanced Placement Calculus and coached several sports. Dennis also utilized his talents as a grader and presenter for the College Board. Outside of teaching, he was an avid sports fan, playing softball and tennis.
Special thanks to the staff of Amedisys Hospice and Good Shepherd Nursing Home (2 Center), for all their love and care of Denny.
Friends will be received for a memorial visitation on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 10 AM until the time of the memorial service at 1 PM at Christ United Methodist Church, 1232 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 with Reverend Joe Hill officiating.
Arrangements made by Kepner Funeral Homes, 900 National Road, Wheeling, WV (304-232-2732).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Dennis Hon Endowed Chair in Mathematics at Linsly School, 60 Knox Lane, Wheeling, WV 26003.
