Daniel Lamar Bess

1940 - 2014

Daniel Lamar Bess obituary, 1940-2014

BORN

1940

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park

2205 Williamsburg Drive

Gastonia, North Carolina

Daniel Bess Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 5, 2014.

Hawthorne, FL – Daniel Lamar Bess, 73, of Island Grove, FL passed away February 2, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

A native of Belmont, NC, he was the son of the late James Anderson and Lula Cloninger Bess.

Mr. Bess proudly served 10 years in the Navy. He then worked in the communications division of the Department of Defense for 27 years, most recently in Jacksonville, FL, until retiring to Island Grove, FL, where he enjoyed spending time with his dogs and watching classic movies.

He is survived by his life partner of 24 years, Scarlett Kinder of Island Grove, FL; daughter, Sherie Bess Pizzo (Ken) of Tampa, FL, son, Brian Bess (Jane Rice) of Evans, GA; sisters, Becke Bess Featherstone (Ned) of Charlotte, NC, Sue Bess Lahr (Stan) of Belmont, NC; 3 grandchildren, Collin, Corin, and Mollie Pizzo of Tampa, FL; 3 dogs, Maxx, Maggie, and Jack.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James Edward Bess, Robert Lee Bess; and sister, Lutelle Bess Russell.

A funeral service will be held 11am Saturday in the Colonial Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home in Gastonia, NC with Rev. Ron Watts officiating.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Belmont, NC.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Alachua County Humane Society, http://www.alachuahumane.org

Condolences may be made online at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com

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February 6, 2014

I grew up with danny on the majestic mill village in belmont n. c.. Danny was a good friend and I wish my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Danny. Again, may God bless you and your family. Charles Arrowood of Belmont, N.C.

February 6, 2014

My condolences to the Bess family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5,10 regarding the loss of your love one.

February 6, 2014

My condolences to the Bess family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5,10 regarding the loss of your love one.

February 5, 2014

Jun Kuramochi

Sorry for your loss. Prayer for your family

February 5, 2014

Nancy Silvers

So sorry for your loss, Sherie. Have peace in knowing your were there for your father and were a very big blessing to him. You and your family are in my prayers.

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2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054

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