James Wesley Connolly

James Wesley Connolly, 45, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away September 9th, 2022, at The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health Cincinnati. He was born April 23, 1977, to the late Gilbert Connolly and Nancy Mayberry Austin, who survives and grandson of the late Flossie Cook Mayberry. Welsey graduated from North Iredell High School in 1995. He was a highly skilled painter who traveled the east coast on large commercial projects. He enjoyed most of all his time fishing, and Wesley never met a stranger. He was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church in Hiddenite. He leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Emma and Kensley, and one son Aven. Also, his brother Bert Connolly, Stepfather Larry Austin, Aunt Wanda Whitley, cousins Shana, Alex, and Jo-Be Whitley, and his special friend Tiffany Bush. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Pilgrim Baptist Church cemetery fund, 965 Pilgrim Church Road, Hiddenite, NC  28636