Paul D. Hess Sr.
October 27, 1927 - December 10, 2020
Paul D. Hess, Sr., 93, of Wynne, died on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born at home in Cross County on October 27, 1927, to the late John and Rose Snyder Hess. Paul grew up in Cross County in a hard working farming family. He married Joan Boeckmann in 1953 and they had five children, Davy, Glenn, Jojo, Jill and Joy. Paul was an Exxon distributor for many years, a member of the Knight of Columbus 4th Degree, a member of Rotary and a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his sons, Davy Hess of Wynne, Glenn Hess (Suzanne) of Forrest City, daughter, Jojo Sparks of Wynne, Jill Hamrick (Mike) of Wynne, Joy Sanders, (Jeff) of Wynne, grandchildren, Daniel (Amanda), Derek Hunter, Ashton (Mason), Summer, Weston (Katie) Tanner, Jana (Jeremy), Jared (Ashley), Jamie, Nikki (Trey), Justin (Josie), Skyler, Hayley, Katie and Kallie, ten great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He is also survived by his sisters, Margaret Boeckmann of Wynne, Betty Buergler of Tennessee, Dorothy Dettlinger (Ronnie) of Indiana, Ruth Miller (Lowell) of Tennessee, brother, Bobby Hess (Carol) of Wynne, foster brother, Larry Poland of Alaska. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Joan Hess, his parents, four brothers, three sisters and a great grandson, Justin. Rosary will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at St. Peter's Catholic Church at 5:30 PM. Visitation will follow from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral mass will be held at 10 AM on Monday, December 14, 2020, at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church, Flower Fund, 1695 Falls Blvd, Wynne, Arkansas 72396 or to Johnson Cemetery, c/o Sharon Countz, 221 CR 367, Wynne, Arkansas 72396. Per State of Arkansas COVID-19 directive, face coverings are required for any indoor gatherings, please always maintain social distancing.
Paul D. Hess, Sr., 93, of Wynne, died on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born at home in Cross County on October 27, 1927, to the late John and Rose Snyder Hess. Paul grew up in Cross County... View Obituary & Service Information