Thomas Edgar Bess Obituary
The passing of Thomas Edgar Bess of McMinnville, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 31, 2025 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Edgar Bess to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy E Bess and Delma Templeton Bess; his wife Judy Fayda Coppinger; his siblings, Ralph Bess and Ruby Grizzell; and his brother-in-law Paul Newby.
He is survived by: his daughters, Tammy Crouch (Billy Joe) of Morrison, TN and Sharon Dean (Burt) of Sweetwater, TN; his grandchildren, Jonathan Crouch of McMinnville, TN, Brandi Fults of McMinnville, TN, Derica Burns (Chad) of McMinnville, TN, Blake Carter (Kayla) of McMinnville, TN and Cody Crouch (Victoria) of Woodbury, TN; his great grandchildren, Kaidence, Konnor, Kamryn Crouch, Isabella, Gage Burns, Jaxon Cutts, Parker Shea Crouch and Jase Carter; his siblings, Willene Newby of McMinnville, TN and Billy Bess; and his siblings-in-law, Gary Grizzell and Marcia Bess. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the High Funeral Home (101 College St, McMinnville, TN 37110). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels.
