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George Bess Obituary
George Calvin Bess III, 48, of Tallahassee tragically passed on Monday, October 17, 2016. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Old West Florida Enrichment Center, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 3-6 p.,m. Sunday at TILLMAN OF TALLAHASSEE 850-942-1950. A graduate of FAMU High, Calvin was the owner of an urban, casual and sportswear business. His love and memory will live forever in the hearts of his companion, Natisha Penn; children; Jaquandra, Patience, Tikeria and Kamari Bess and Righteous Turnquest; grandchildren, Ajaila, Sammy, Keon and Mariel; mother, Diane M. Kinsler; brother, Rashid Kinsler; sister, Cherrye Bess (James) Branch; and several other relatives and friends. .
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STANLEY WILLIAMS
October 22, 2019
My condolences to my homeboy my friend my lifelong friend may you rest in peace.
Natisha Penn
October 18, 2019
If anybody ask you where I am going, I am going up to yonder to be with MY LORD! GOD HAS YOU IN HIS SAFE KEEPING; I HAVE YOU IN MY HEART!
Natisha Penn
January 23, 2019
Thank you Father!
Cherrye Bess-Bran h
October 8, 2017
I love you brother and I miss you terribly. - Cherrye Yvonne Bess
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Darnica Gilliam
November 1, 2016
To my friend, classmate I will truly miss you. You are one of the realest person I know. I am glad that I did get to see you. RIP My friend
Alfred & Chaunsey Arnold
October 25, 2016
To Yvonne and family,
Our sincere condonlences and prayers are with you and the family. May God give you peace and comfort .
Reverend Dr. Barbara Reddick
October 24, 2016
The Reverend Dr. Barbara Thomas-Reddick and Family are praying for the family.
Faye Wester
October 24, 2016
RIP Bess... I am so sorry this happened to you. You were a very nice person. I had nothing but respect for you. See you on the other side... Family you all are in my prayers.
Scott Simmons
October 24, 2016
MAY GOD BLESS THE BESS FAMILY.
Jack & Cynthia Curry Harley
October 24, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jacquelyn Heard Robinson
October 24, 2016
Cherry,may the Lord continue to strengthen you and the entire family.T he Lord lift up His approving countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of the heart and life continually. I LOVE YOU.Pastor Jacquelyn Heard Robinson
Jacquelyn Heard Robinson
October 23, 2016
Cherry,may the Lord continue to strengthen you and the entire family.T he Lord lift up His approving countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of the heart and life continually. I LOVE YOU.Pastor Jacquelyn Heard Robinson
Bridgette Turner-Gillion
October 22, 2016
Condolences and prayers to the Bess family.
CherryeYvonne Bess-Branch
October 22, 2016
I love you brother with all my heart. You are my brother sent from heaven. I know its been rough out here in deez streets. It is for all of us but black men have it especially hard. I am beyond understanding what happened to you. And even when I understand it that won't bring you back. Gods got you now. Tell mama, daddy, brother hey for me but I am not done yet. I have books to write about our family and our sacrifices. They will know. Rest easy my Boo brother. My heart is so heavy. Love you forever!
Shaun Oglesby
October 21, 2016
Expressing condolences to the Bess Family.
Vinson (Dokie) Burgess
October 21, 2016
I'm sadden by the unexpected loss of Calvin Bess a man I have great respect for as person.
Rest In Paradise!
#RealRecognizeReal
One love Bruh
Cynthia Pate
October 20, 2016
Cherry,
Praying for comfort and strength for you and the whole family during this time of sorrow.
Jasmine Cruickshank
October 20, 2016
You will truly be missed..Keeping the family in prayer..
Michelle Littlejohn-Smith
October 20, 2016
CALVIN WAS ONE OF THE COOLEST PEOPLE I MET WHEN I FIRST MOVED TO TALLAHASSE . HE WAS SO HANSOME AND SO SMOOTH..AND EVERY TIME I SAW HIM WE WOULD ALWAYS STOP AND TALK FOR A LONG TIME. I SOMTIMES WOULD RUN IN TO HIM AND HE WOULD HAVE HIS HANSOME YOUNG BOYS WITH HIM .HE WAS SO PROUD OF HIS BOYS..THEY HAVE LOST A GOOD FATHER AND I HAVE LOST SUCH A GOOD FRIEND ..PLEASE REST IN PEACE NOW CALVIN AND WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FROM HEAVEN !
Praise The Lord
REV. HERRING
October 20, 2016
R.I.P. Calvin...You will always be one of Saxon Street finest. May the God of our salvation comfort all those that you touched.
Rev. Isaac Herring & Family
Marvin Young
October 20, 2016
My Heart goes out to the Bess familly,for the lost of your love one i know this is that we are never prepared for but my God makes no mistakes. We lost our Mother a month and a half ago so we know the feeling,may continuily Bless your Family and our Family in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ The Youngs Family
October 20, 2016
RIP
Delbert Floyd
October 20, 2016
Sorry for your loss. God bless you'll.
RUBY BROWN
October 20, 2016
CHERRI,
MANYCONDOLENCES FROM THE BROWN FAMILY. CALVIN WAS SUCH A NICE YOUNG MAN, ALWAYS THE SAME. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW,
LOVE,
RUBY
Tanya & Tee Williams
October 20, 2016
Shocked and saddened that once again we have to say goodbye to a dear friend. Fond memories will always be etched in our hearts. God bless and keep the bereaved family and friends.
Stanley Williams
October 20, 2016
The William's, Stanley & Yolanda send our Condolences. R.I.P my brother God got you now.
October 20, 2016
Yvonne it is with a sadden heavy heart to here of Calvin I just had spoken with him two weeks ago never could have imagine it would be my last I pray God will bring you through this and comfort you and the family because he is the only one to do so love you much Big Sis.
Yvonne Sikes Adams
Beverly & James Melton
October 20, 2016
We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant the family strength. Our most sincere condolences.
LeeShun Jackson-Fryson
October 20, 2016
To the Bess Family,
May you find strength and comfort in the Lord. God is gracious,loving, and compassionate. He will be a place of refuge for you during these difficult times. Lean and depend on him in the days ahead.
FAMU High c/o 89
Tracy Haworth
October 20, 2016
My condolences and sympathies to you and your family.
-Tracy Haworth, almost-neighbor
Catina Pauline BB Smith Knight
October 20, 2016
Condolences to the entire family. Continue leaning and depending on God. Sip Cuz your Fountain Chapel Family
La Verne Thomas
October 20, 2016
To Yvonne and family,
My sincere condonlences and prayers are with you and the family. May God give you peace and comfort .
October 20, 2016
Bess.....!!! I can't believe you are gone.... You were a very nice person. I met you years ago through my cousin and that was about 15 years ago... You were the same then as you were the same up until your death. Every time i saw you; your personality was still the same. I'm gonna miss that slow drawl of a talk that you did....lol Rest on my friend. One day we will meet again.
Patsy Bowie-Bivens
October 20, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family during your time of bereavement. May God be with you all.
Mia Thompson
October 20, 2016
To The Family,
I extend my deepest condolences during your time of grief and sorrow. It is my prayer that you will find strength in God's words. God's words will provide you with peace in your darkest hour and His promises will comfort you in your time of greatest need. Please know that Calvin Bess will be missed by many and he will truly live on in the lives of those he touched.
God Bless All,
Mia Thompson, FAMU High C/O 86
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