Emel Clarence Hess was born August 16, 1935, in Manchester, Oklahoma, to Oswald and Sarah Marie McClaflin Hess. He died at home on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 87 years. Emel served his country honorably with the United States Army for 22 years and did two tours in the Vietnam War. His decorations included the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Bronze Star Medal. He was married September 25, 1965, in Glenrock, New Jersey, to Glynis Patricia Garshina. Emel attended the LifeChurch in Owasso. He enjoyed a variety of pastime such as fishing, cooking, and spending time in his garden. He dearly loved his family and was especially fond of his role of “Grampa” and “Boompa”.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
Children; Debbie Rhein and husband John
Tina Hess widow of Jerry Hess
Nancy Dowd and husband Monte Kenny Hess
Steve Hess and wife Mickie
Jeff Hess and wife Vickie
Butch Hess and wife Kathy
14 grandchildren
15 great grandchildren
Brother; Glenn Hess
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Glynis Hess, son, Jerry Hess, three brothers, Armester Hess, James Hess, and Walter Hess, and sister, Augusta Hess.
Funeral service will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel in Owasso with Kurt Dowd officiating. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Emel’s memory to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas, 66675, www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, or www.stjude.org. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
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