EMORY LEE HESS Age 84, passed away on Jan. 28, 2014 at Loma Linda Hospital from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was born on August 13, 1929 in Glendale, Arizona. He had lived in Riverside, CA for 48 years. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 23 years as a SMSGT and received a Distinguished Air Medal. He was a Veteran of the Korean War, Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a proud American and a staunch Republican. Emory is survived by his bride and best friend of 62 years, Alberta; daughters Cristy McCallister and Teri Reeves (Dan); 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.. He was preceded in death by his son Leo Hess. Visitation will be on Mon., Feb. 3, 2014 at 12noon with the Funeral Service at 1:00pm, both at Sandals Church, 150 Palmyrita, Riverside, CA. Graveside service will be on Tue., Feb. 11 at 1:30pm at Riverside National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Fisher House or the U.S.O.
Arrangements under the direction of Acheson and Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary 7944 Magnolia Ave. Riverside CA 92504
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