James Gilmer Hess Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Gilmer Hess of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, who passed away on April 18, 2021, at the age of 59, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Kemper Hess and Lela Hess; his wife Preceding; his sister Delores Hess; and his grandson Dakota Smith.
He is survived by : his former life partner Jo Ann Humphrey; his children, Joshua Hess of Walnut Ridge, Justin Hess (Kara) of Texas, Jason Benedict (Cassie) of Texas, Melvin Smith (Laine) of Texas, Mindy Tribble (Steve) of Walnut Ridge, Renay Filkins (Ernie) of Texas and Christy Gosha (Tracy) of Clover Bend; his siblings, Alton Hess, Larry Hess and Faye Mafactridge; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Phillip, Madison, Shelby, Destiny, Blake, Cody, Ashton, Kaeton and Riley Makenzie; and his great grandchildren, Layton Kayden, Charlee, Harper, Dawson, Cooper and Hendrix. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
