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David Hess Obituary
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Harold and Vashti Hess; brother, Coleman Hess; and nephew, Michael Hess.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Johnson Hess; three stepchildren, Rebecca, Daniel, and David Kipper; his sister-in-law, Joanne Hess; and his niece, Leslie Hess.
David graduated from Gloucester High School and Virginia Tech before joining the U.S. Air Force. He had a varied career including flying in jets and becoming an Electronic Warfare Officer. He was a member of The Mission of Grace Anglican Church. He was a loving and caring man and will be missed by all who loved him. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of the VA Hospital, Hospice Unit.
In lieu of flowers, please send a love offering to The Mission of Grace Anglican Church, 28 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at The Mission of Grace Anglican Church Chapel, 28 Harpersville Road, Newport News, Va. Interment will follow at Hampton Veterans Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Va.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dameka Jones
August 15, 2008
Dearest Mrs.Hess,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Daves' passing..but you know as well as I do that he is in a much better place with our Father..No more suffering, no more pain and no more tears to cry..just joy and laughter. You are one of the strongest women I have ever met and I comend you. You have done so much and for that you will continue to be blessed always... RIP Mr. Dave.
stephanie blaker
August 15, 2008
James and David -
So sorry to hear about the passing of your step- father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
God bless and we love you both!
Stephanie and Corbin
Jennifer Giroux
August 15, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Hollowell
August 15, 2008
Dear Debbie,
My prayers and thoughts are with you, wish I could be with you but impossible due to mother's condition.
You have been an angel and pillow of strength during Dave's illness. Thank God, he is at peace and suffers no more.
I admire you so much for your patience and love in caring for Dave during his long illness. You are very special and Dave certainly knew it, he is now your guardian angel.
God Bless you,
Love Betty
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