Clyde E. "Junior" Bess Jr. was born November 26, 1958 at Fredericktown the son of Clyde E. and Margretta (Francis) Bess Sr. and passed away on April 1, 2023 at Fredericktown at the age of 64 years.

Junior was preceded in death by his mother Margretta Bess, mother and father-in-law Clarence and Lenora King.

Junior is survived by his wife Linda (King) Bess who he married on December 26, 1980 at Fredericktown. Their children Chad (Kelly) Bess of Fredericktown and Chastidy Smith of Patton. His father Clyde E. Bess Sr. Grandchildren Haley Coomer, Halee Bess, Hayden Smith, Aubree Bess, Autumn Bess and Chloe Bess.

Junior enjoyed hunting and most outdoor sports and family time on the farm.