Hugh Lee Bess Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Hugh Lee Bess (Lincolnton, North Carolina), born in Gaston, North Carolina, who passed away on January 26, 2022 at the age of 87. 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, Everett Lee Bess and Modell Davis Bess; his grandparents, Miles and Mamie Catherine Bess; and his siblings, Rachel Harris and Wray Bess.

He is survived by: his wife Marcella Murphy Bess of Cherryville; his siblings-in-law, Annette M. Clark (C. H.) of Crouse and Gene Harris of Bessemer City; his daughter Lee Ann West (Gary) of Crouse; his grandson Jesse West; his niece Melissa Clark; his nephew Chuck Clark (Casey); his great-nephew Murphy Clark; and his great-nieces, Emily G. Fulbright (Nathan), Emma Kate Clark and Reece Clark.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.