George Edward Hess, 91, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Teays Valley Center in Hurricane.
He retired from Union Carbide in South Charleston. George was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee. He served in the Army during WWII and fought in 5 major battles. He was also co-owner operator of Hess’s Gulf in Alum Creek and could be found there when he wasn’t in Canada fishing. He was a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
George was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary Alice; parents, Charles Edward and Etha Lee Hess; brothers, Freddie, James, Charles, Eugene and Kenneth.
He is survived by his brother, Joe (Eloise) Hess; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who will greatly miss him.
Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2015 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor’s Dwight McClure and Dorris Walls officiating. Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum with military honors conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
I love you Uncle George! You are finally with the love of your life and having a wonderful time. I miss you…