Larry William Hess Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 22, 2026, at the age of 83, Larry William Hess of Baldwin, Georgia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Larry had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Larry may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl W. Hess and Irma Schmieder Hess. He is survived by: his wife Kay T. Hess; his children, Angela Plontke (Mike) of Royston and Ben Kelly (Tina) of Canton; and his grandchildren, Chris Miller (Ashlee) of Katy, TX, PJ Miller (Nicole) of Locust Grove, Hunter Plontke (Lacey) of Hartwell, Jacob Plontke of Locust Grove and Luke Plontke of Royston. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers or planted trees, memorial donations may be made to Oconee River Land Trust (oconeeriverlandtrust.org) or to the Amana Heritage Society ([email protected]).
