Roy Lee Hess, age 77, of Commerce, TX, peacefully passed from this life on Friday, December 15, 2023.  Roy was born on April 30, 1946 in Whitewright, TX to Fred Lee Hess and Martha (Harvey) Hess. He was a High School graduate and proudly served his country in the United States Marines.  He was a Vietnam veteran.  He formerly was employed by Chapman Construction.  He will be greatly missed by his loved one and friends.

Left to cherish his memory is his seven children; David Cameron & Janie of Denison, TX, Jerry Cameron & Tina of Denison, TX, Eunice Weber & Brian of Commerce, TX, Tonja Hess of Sherman, TX, Shawnda Reiner & Matt of Denison, TX, Fred Hess of Whitesboro, TX, Misty Hess of Sherman, TX, his sister; Freddie Mitchell & Robert of Dallas, TX, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Fred & Martha Hess, three brothers; James Hess, Emmitt Hess, David Hess, four sisters; Ruth Cripe, Margaret Brown, Marilyn Hess, Jean Price and one son; Troy Hess.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 2:00 P.M. at West Hill Cemetery, Sherman, TX, with Pastor Don Russell officiating.  Interment will follow.  Family and friends visitation will be Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 6 – 8 p.m. at American Funeral Service.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Reiley, Charles Brinkley, Mike Slagle and Joshua Gossett.