John Bess

He married my sister when I was a child of 8 I used to stay overnight when John had to work overnight

Oh Keesa and Damien. I am so sorry to hear of Johns passing. I so enjoyed the time I got to visit. I have no words. What ever you need please call me anytime I am here for anything you need. Even if it is just a shoulder.
Love you guys
Blessings Miss Katie

My sincere condolences to Bess family sorry for your loss. Johnny Mack is what we called him was a good person he will be missed

John was our beloved neighbor for 20 years. He was like family to us and was there through our marriage and watched us raise our kids who fondly grew up calling him "Mr. John". He would always have a treat for the kids on special holidays and bring over a bag of candy for them on Halloween. We often invited John over when we were grilling outside or to share a beer after a day of mutual yard work because we loved "hanging out" with him. He was a dear friend and we will miss him greatly. Our hearts go out to his family, whom we feel like we know through stories over the years. Love you John, the Grassi's

Going to miss so very much uncle John thank you for making my Prom experiences fun! I will miss seeing you on the holidays and having your food all ready for you so you can watch your football game

When first meeting John he was a tough nut to crack. Difficult to get to know. But over the years I found him to be a loyal fun loving friend whom I enjoyed spending many days fishing and hanging out with. I will never forget enjoying Duane and Johns companionship on our many fishing excursions. Our motto was spice up the the experiences where one of us did something comical or foolish and we were good at that. Always able to make fun of each others prat falls. I will alway s remember these time and wish to issue my condolences to his family.

Under my Uncle John´s "tough as nails" exterior was such a TENDER heart. I feel so blessed to have gotten to know this side of him better in recent years and my love for him grew much deeper. I will hold all the conversations we had, in his later years, about life and family close to my heart. Thank you, Uncle John, for serving our country in war, walking me down the aisle at my wedding, coming to my defense, encouraging me in some hard moments and creating space in your heart for me. It is so hard to believe that such a "ROCK" of a man is no longer with us. I TRULY thought we all had much more time with you. But, yet again, God reminds us that life is "just a vapor." Family & Friends, I encourage you to keep loving each other while we have time here on earth but to also recognize that Jesus stands at the door of our hearts and knocks at this very moment. Please let Him in while there is time. Sadly, October 20th was another reminder that tomorrow is not promised to any of us.
With love to our entire family! - Alecia Sartor