Robert Bess
October 10, 1941 — February 14, 2017
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA NAME: ROBERT BESS - Robert Wayne Bess, age 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 14, 2017 at Carolinas Health Care System - Lincolnton, NC. Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Daniel Wayne Bess. Robert served as a Gunnery Sgt. in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam Conflict. He was retired from Carolina Handling Company as a forklift technician. He enjoyed surf fishing and camping. He was a loving, father, grandfather, husband, brother, son, and friend.
SURVIVORS: Wife: Karen Bess of Kings Mountain, NC Mother: Margie Sellers Bess of Kings Mountain, NC Daughters: Tracy B. Morgan (Frank) of Morganton, NC; Kelly C. Bess( Mike Farmer) of Mountain City, TN Sons: Shane Absher (Tara) of Kings Mountain, NC; PJ Perkins ( Teke Paul) of Charleston, SC Brothers: Steve Bess (Betty) of Gastonia, NC Sisters: Patricia B. Church( Mike) of Kings Mountain, NC
Robert had 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild
FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, February 18, 2017 11:00 AM Christian Freedom Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC
VISITATION: Friday, February 17, 2017 6:00pm-8:00pm at Harris Funeral Home
INTERMENT: Full Military Honors provided by the Marine Corp League, Foothills Detachment, Christian Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery after the service.