James Earl Hess Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Earl Hess Sr. of Inverness, Florida, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 17, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Earl Hess Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jacob Hess and Rowena Hess (Pruitt); his siblings, Judy McMorris, Orville Hess (Bill), Frank Hess, Cecil Myers and Raymond Myers; and his son James E. Hess, Jr. (Natalie) of Tampa, FL.
He is survived by: his wife Renette Hess (Loeffler); his daughter Donica Messier (Mark) of Bourbonnais; his stepdaughter Karlie Watson; his stepgrandchild Evie of St. Petersburg, FL.; and his grandchildren, Rebekah Mabe of Florida, Courtney Myers of Florida, Jamie Hess of Florida, Jessica McTigue of Florida, Justin Motlow of Florida, Julie Gray of Florida, Dylan of Florida, Payton Hess of Florida and Michael Messier of Bradley, IL. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, his dogs, family and friends.
