Kirk Maurice Bess

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Kirk Bess Obituary

KIRK MAURICE BESS went to his eternal home Saturday, June 17 at 7:21pm surrounded by his family and friends. He was born to Richard and Lucille Bess in Beaumont, Texas January 19, 1959. He graduated in 1977 from French High School in Beaumont and attended Texas A&M University graduating the class of '81. Kirk began his teaching career at Bowie Jr high school, and taught woodworking at Forest Park High school until 1983, teaching one more year at Oak Ridge Jr. Sr. High School in Spring, Texas. He touched many young lives during this short time, leading many to local, regional and state UIL titles in woodworking. After leaving public education Kirk obtained his realtor license and began a new career in custom home building. Over the years Kirk has built over 250 custom homes in the Montgomery county area , many homebuyers contracting him to build a second and third home. Kirk attended First Baptist Church in The Woodlands and West Conroe Baptist Church in Conroe, teaching youth Sunday school, coaching church basketball league and journeying to Mexico on many occasions with the church to build homes, churches and to teach the people of God's love for them. Kirk worked closely with Conroe Area Youth Baseball for many years coaching and sponsoring teams. One of his greatest joys was watching Matt play and playing alongside him. One of Kirk's greatest passions was deer hunting. It gave him great joy to make the trip to the ranch in Rocksprings, Texas with Matt and Laura and several of his closest friends. He and Laura especially enjoyed this time together. Nothing gave Kirk greater joy than his family and friends. He leaves behind his wife of 26 years Jan Timberlake Bess, son and daughter Matt and Laura Bess, parents Richard and Lucille Bess, brother Kyle and wife Joy Bess, sister Karen and her husband Mark, cousin Cindy and husband Dana Fredendall, nieces and nephews Jacy and Micah Bickham, Cody Bess, Emily Bess, Sarah and Pat Dean and Rick Martin . Kirk was preceeded in death by maternal grandmother Evelyn Schmitz,and husband William Schmitz, Maternal Grandfather Ira Edward Cocran, Paternal grandmother Faye Bess, special grandfather Clarence Maurice Bess and cousin Kent Miller. Honorary pall bearers are: Rich Barrent, Martin Dickey, Brent Jasper, Glenn Jasper, Eugene Knight, Joe Michels, Rodney Mobley, Jim Phelan, Mike Ray, Jerry Stappert, Melvin Shiflet and John Stephens. A memorial service will be celebrated at 4pm on Tuesday June 20 at West Conroe Baptist Church 1855 Longmire Rd. Conroe Texas. Visitation with the family will be in the church parlor from 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to be made to the following: West Conroe Baptist Church building fund, The Brain Tumor Center at Duke, or Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Special Thanks to Dr. Janet Roberts, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital and Odyssey Hospice for their exceptional compassion and care for Kirk and his family during his illness.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Kirk Bess

4 Entries

Phyllis Marucci Woodley

June 30, 2006

Dear Jan,

It has only been a million years since we last were in touch and I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You have been on my mind the last few months. I found an old letter you had written years ago about 6 months ago...then on June 6, I tried to locate you and found you on "Classmates.com" and sent a letter. I can only imagine the pain you're experiencing. It has been a long time, but you and Kirk were a very special couple when you were just kids, and I'm sure that has only grown more precious all these years later. Please know that you are all in our prayers. I don't know what information they provide you with, but my email address is "[email protected]" please contact me when you can. My parents are still in Kingwood, and I'd love to be in touch. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers

With love,

Phyllis (Marucci) Woodley

Charla Urech

June 20, 2006

Jan,

I am sorry to hear of Kirk's passing. I know this has been a trying year but there will be sweet memories as you look back. The great news is you will see him again and he is with his heavenly Father and out of pain and suffering. He ran a great race! It has been years (when you first moved to Houston)since I have seen you and talked with you guys but yet it seems like yesterday to me that we all went to school together. Mom called to let me know. I know she and Mrs Bess taught together for years. I just want you to know I am praying for you in the days to come and sending many hugs your way. I pray you feel God's comforting arms around you at this time. If there is anything I can do please let me know. We are still in Katy.

Charla Rice Urech

Kevin Johnson

June 19, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Kirk. I know for the family this is a very difficult time. It is my hope and prayer that you find the strength to endure, by relying on our "God of all comfort, the Father of tender mercies, who can comfort us in all our tribulation."2Co 1:3,4. In the meantime you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Randy Mobley

June 19, 2006

Jan,

How my heart breaks for Kirk's passing. I can only imagine the difficult days that you have had in the past year and in the days to come, as well.

Please know that Sylvia and I are praying for you and your family. You and Kirk were good friends to us at Amelia Baptist in Beaumont.

We would love to be with you at the funeral, but if not, please know that our prayers for God's comfort will be with you.

Yours in Christ,

Randy Mobley

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