Who is Hezekiah ?

Hezekiah is the delivery boy and assistant shopkeeper at Jody’s store. After Jody’s death, Hezekiah kind of takes over as Janie's protector. She doesn't have her huband, so he begins to take act like Jody and try to take his place. He isn't acting "strange" or "weird," and Jody is in no way threatened by his behavior. She actually finds him kind of amusing.