HESS, Fred W., Jr.

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 01/05/2007 Fred W. Hess, Jr., 82, of Phoenix, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006. Mr. Hess was born Jan. 20, 1924, in Decatur, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred W. Hess, Sr., and Katie Dula Hess; sister, Mildred Russell; and daughter, Cheryl Murran. Fred was the loving father of Kathy, Wade, Steve, Roger and Dennis Hess. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; brothers Homer, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and Robert, of Okmulgee, Okla.; and sister, Annetta Campbell, of Cedar Park, Texas; also a number of nieces and nephews. He had a long career as an Industrial Equipment Salesman and owned and operated several successful businesses. A memorial service will be held Jan. 12, 2007, 1 p.m. at the Heritage Funeral Home, 6830 W. Thunderbird Road in Glendale.