Donnie L. Bess, 63
The son of Shelvy and the late Margie Bess, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cairlean Bess; and granddaughter, Angel Bess.
He is survived by sons, Gregory Dewayne and Donnie Lynn (Doc) Bess; daughters, Cindy Denise Christian and Tosha Wannamaker; brothers, Shelvy Dale and Charles Danny Bess; daughter-in-law, Wendy Bess; grandchildren, Dusty, Kyle, Josh, Barry, Sierra, Skylar, Sarenity and Emily; and great-grandchildren, Trevor and Abigal.
Services were held Tuesday at Layne Funeral Home Chapel in Altamont with Don Hill officiating. Burial followed at Philadelphia Cemetery.
Layne Funeral Home of Altamont was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 22, 2005