Charles Hess

Charles Garry Hess, 80, of Renick, MO, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, surrounded by his family.  He was born October 20, 1944, in Moberly, MO, to Charles Homer and Rachel Lucille Hess.

At the age of 16 he moved to Tulsa, OK.  There he attended Gospel Assembly church where he met the love of his life, Marsha Kay Kirkendoll.  They were married, November 4, 1963, and had four children, Traci, Troy, Chuck, and Tarina.

Charles and his family moved back to Moberly in 1980.  He owned and operated Hess Electric for many years in Tulsa and Moberly.

He loved to hunt with his sons and grandsons.  Then they would all sit around and tell the stories of their conquests and near misses.  He loved his family and spending time with them.  He enjoyed watching baseball and football.  He also enjoyed long car rides and would take new roads to see where he would end up.

Charles and his wife, Marsha, spent many hours researching the genealogy of their families.  They published several different family books.

One of his proudest accomplishments was plotting out Hagar Cemetery where many family members are buried.  He was President of the Hagar Cemetery Board for many years.

Charles had a great personality, always smiling and loved to talk to others.  He loved to sing and worship with God's people.  He believes the Bible was the foundation that you should build your life on. 

Charles is survived by, his wife, children, Traci (Mark) Wren of Renick, Troy (Libby) Hess and Chuck Hess, both of Moberly, Brother-in-law, Pete (Monica) Kirkendoll of Huntsville, many friends, cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by grandchildren, Jennifer (Josh) Romine, Joshua Wren, Dwain Self, CJ (Naomi) Hess, Cody (Kayla) Wren, Sabrina Hess, Casey Hess, and Stephanie (Rick) Topham.  Great grandchildren, Khloe, Skylar, & Taylor Hess, Ryder, Ava, & Piper Wren, Ark and Covenant Self, Carson Pittman, Brady and Charlotte Topham.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Vera (Tom) Wilder, Tommy (Mary) Hess, Norma (Gransel) Wilder, Ronnie (Lillie) Hess, Sister-in-law Debi (Mike) Gay, and a beautiful baby girl, Tarina Kay.

Words of comfort and support were shared with the family at the Cater Funeral Home.  Funeral services honoring Mr. Hess’s life were held in the Cater Funeral Home Chapel.  Committal prayer and burial took place in Hager Cemetery, Huntsville.