It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Reese Hess of Richlands, Virginia, who passed away on December 9, 2023, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Reese Hess to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his father James Arthur; his wife Clara Vance Hess; his son William Reese Hess, Jr.; his siblings, James Arthur Hess, Jr., Howard R. Hess, George P. Hess, John Marvin Hess, Harry L. Hess, Nanola "Nance" Hess, Betty Stevens and Jane Hurt; and his grandparents, John S., Nannie Brown Horton, John H. and Martha Stump Hess.

He is survived by : his son John K. Hess of Richlands, Virginia.; his grandson J. Brady Hess of Richmond, Virginia; his girlfriend Hayley Allison of Richlands, Virginia.; his sister Helen Hess of Richlands, Virginia.; his daughter-in-law Lynnette Hess of Newport News, Virginia; and his sister-in-law Peggy Hess (Virginia A) of Richlands. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, P.O. Box 1307, Richlands, Virginia 24641 or to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hurst-Scott Funeral Homes