Wesley Irvin Bess Obituary

We announce the death of Wesley Irvin Bess (Opp, Alabama), who passed away on September 28, 2026, at the age of 96. Wesley will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wesley Irvin Bess to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wesley W. Bess and Bunnie V. Bess. He is survived by: his children, Judy Bess Holley (Johnny) and Ray Lamar Rhodes; his sister Margaret Butts; his sister-in-law Vera Bess; his grandchildren, Joni Holley Bess (Jamie), Chad Rhodes (Casey) and Jana Holley Best (Billy); his great grandchildren, Aiden Rhodes, Conner Rhodes, Holley Ana, Kinley Daniele, Will Best and Melody Best; his wife Jewell Bess; his daughter-in-law Patricia Rhodes; and his siblings, Kathleen Scofield, Mary Hawthorne, William Bess, Howard Bess and Vester Bess.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel (1018 Florala Hwy, Opp, AL 36467). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at the Peaceful Acres Memorial Gardens (Peaceful Acres Memorial Gardens, AL-52, Opp, AL 36467).