Virgil T. Bess Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Virgil T. Bess (Rochester, New York), who passed away at the age of 69, on May 11, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Virgil T. Bess or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Virgil leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though Virgil may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
He was predeceased by: his mother Essie Mae Bess. He is survived by: his sons, Willie Ellington, Dante Ellington and Quintin Lewis; his grandchildren, Kiersten Ellington and Quintin Lewis Jr.; his sisters, Annette Powell, Virginia Jeannette Powell and Leola Charles; and his close friend Donnie White. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins; many friends.
