Gary Lee Hess Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Lee Hess of Charleston, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 16, 2026 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ivan Merle "Tommy" Hess and Denale Carver Hess; his grandson Rowan Thomas Hess; his parents-in-law, Bill and Frances Watkins Brown; his sister-in-law Ginger Brown Logan; and his grandparents, Haskell L. Carver, Mayme Estal Holifield Carver, Andrew Cleveland Hess and Lydia Baughman Williams Hess.
He is survived by: his wife Jill Brown; his sons, Ivan Hess (Amy) of Rogersville, MO, Lee Hess (Angie) of O'Fallon, MO and Clint Hess (Sarah Holaday) of San Diego, CA; his grandchildren, Norah Mae Hess and Eli Joseph Hess; his pet Leroy; his siblings, Rick Hess (Ginny) of Cuba City, WI, Robin Smith (Larry) of Charleston, MO and Jennifer Moore (Tim) of Murfreesboro, TN; his brother-in-law Richard N. Logan, Jr. of Charleston, MO; and his nieces and nephews, Tripp Logan (Laura), Ryan Logan (Jessica), Evan Hess, Tradd Hess, Jarryd Smith, Lauren DeWitt (Blake), Luke Moore (Savannah) and Lindsay Cauthen (Jackson).
At Gary's request, the family kindly requests in lieu of flowers, plants and gift items that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38015.
