Ricky C Bess, 57, of Opelika, AL passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 in the comfort of his home with his wife by his side. Funeral services will be held 6:00 pm Wednesday evening, March 8, 2017 at Cascade Hills Church in Columbus with Rev. Skip Speed officiating. A private interment will be held with …
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Ricky C Bess, 57, of Opelika, AL passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 in the comfort of his home with his wife by his side.
Funeral services will be held 6:00 pm Wednesday evening, March 8, 2017 at Cascade Hills Church in Columbus with Rev. Skip Speed officiating. A private interment will be held with his family. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 4:00 to 6:00 pm EST at Cascade Hills Church.
Ricky was born January 19, 1960 in Phenix City, AL to the late Hosea C. Bess and June Bradshaw Bess. He was employed with All Crane of Georgia and was a member of Cascade Hills Church in Columbus, GA. He also was a member of the Crawford Mason Lodge and the Phenix City Shriners. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and was huge Alabama Crimson Tide fan. His passion was his Christian faith, and his opportunity to witness for the Lord. He loved his family dearly, his church, and his many friendships.
He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Suzanne “Sue” DeLoach Bess, daughter, Kristi Nichole “Niki” Oyster and husband Chad, sister, Linda Hill and husband Mike, step-brothers, Tim Bess, and Jamie Bess and wife Tracy, two precious grandchildren, Olivia and Sophia, father-in-law, Jay DeLoach, mother-in-law, Betty J. Hammock and husband Richard, brothers and sisters-in-law, Rick DeLoach, Sonja Crum and husband Robert, Beth Tucker and husband Mike, and C. L. Regan and wife Lisa, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, church family, and many caring friends. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to the What Ever it Takes fund at Cascade Hills Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.vancememorialchapel.net
P.K. Hogencamp
left a message on February 13, 2020:
I was thinking about the awesome childhood friends I had in Phenix City. Tonight I looked up Ricky. I am saddened to know Ricky has passed but filled with joy to know he had an active faith in Christ. I will see him again. Wow, he was so young. I know his family was burdened at the lost. I hope God strengthens you even now. If there is anything I could do or say I would even now. I encourage you simply to give your all to the Lord. Keep your focus and when it seems hard then hold fast. P.K.
Jeffery and Resa Harrison
left a message on March 19, 2017:
We wanted to say how sorry we are for your lose. Ricky used to come in The Store when we owned it and he always had a big smile for everyone. So sorry.
Jerry Barnette
left a message on March 18, 2017:
Ricky was a good friend who I will dearly miss. Please know my heart aches for you and with you. I worked with Ricky at All Crane for many a year and thought very highly of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry Barnette
Jerry Barnette
Jerry Barnette
left a message on March 18, 2017:
A candle was lit by Jerry Barnette on 2017/03/18
Debra Young
left a message on March 18, 2017:
A candle was lit by Debra Young on 2017/03/18
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
M J Jarmon
left a message on March 17, 2017:
I know Sue, Niki and the Bess family and friends have saddened hearts because of losing Ricky recently in death. When our loved ones fall asleep in death, the pain and grief seems unbearable. So I want to share this beautiful scripture where our heavenly father, Jehovah, (Psalm 83:18) promises us that he is going to do away with man's greatest enemy, death. Rev. 21: 4; "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore." When our loved ones fall asleep in death, the pain and grief seems unbearable. Our loving God Jehovah understands how we feel and he comforts us by means of his word the Bible. ." Jehovah invites you to throw all your burdens on him and he will sustain you in your time of grief. (Psalm 34:18) The Bible also enlightens us at Hebrews 2: 14 "so that through his (Jesus) death, he (Jesus) might bring to nothing the one having the means to cause death, that is, the Devil." For more comforting scriptures please visit: http://bit.ly/1K38EFt It has provided me with many more scriptures that have given me comfort, strengthened my faith and helped me find the answer to Why? I know it will do the same for you. God's kingdom that Jesus taught us to pray for at Matt. 6: 9, 10 will bring about these wonderful promises including the resurrection. (John 5: 28, John 6:40, John 11:23-25) Isaiah 26:19 "Your dead will live......And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life." Isaiah 25:8 "He will swallow up death forever. For Jehovah himself has spoken it." It is my prayer these scriptures will give you comfort in your grief. Again, I offer my sincere condolences to the family. Feel free to contact me if you wish at my email address: [email protected]
Please watch this beautiful video (song 144) entitled "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" https://tv.jw.org/#en/video/VODChildren/pub-pksn_24_VIDEO
Please watch this beautiful video (song 144) entitled "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" https://tv.jw.org/#en/video/VODChildren/pub-pksn_24_VIDEO
Kdm
left a message on March 11, 2017:
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. The Bible offers us a hope of seeing our loved ones again at John 5:28,29. It also promises a time when death and pain will be done away with at Revelation 21:4. I hope these help you find comfort.
David nd Wannie
left a message on March 9, 2017:
Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal,
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal,
Amy Brown
left a message on March 8, 2017:
A candle was lit by Amy Brown on 2017/03/08
Mr & Ms Paul Sinkule
left a message on March 8, 2017:
Our deepest sympathy to the the family. Ricky was a good friend and he will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Expression of Sympathy
left a message on March 8, 2017:
A FEATHERY PALM PLANT was ordered on March 8, 2017
Expression of Sympathy
left a message on March 7, 2017:
A MONET'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on March 7, 2017
Ours prayers are with the Suzanne. Love you Ron, Linda and Levi Stroud
Becky Monk and Tyler Monk
left a message on March 7, 2017:
A candle was lit by Becky Monk and Tyler Monk on 2017/03/07
Columbus Apartment Association
left a message on March 7, 2017:
Kristi,
You and your family are close in my thoughts. Words cannot describe how deeply saddened I was to hear of the loss of your father. I pray for peace and comfort for you during this time. You have the support of your CAA family always. We love you very much.
Denise McClary
CAA Director
You and your family are close in my thoughts. Words cannot describe how deeply saddened I was to hear of the loss of your father. I pray for peace and comfort for you during this time. You have the support of your CAA family always. We love you very much.
Denise McClary
CAA Director
Denise McClary
left a message on March 7, 2017:
A candle was lit by Denise McClary on 2017/03/07
Expression of Sympathy
left a message on March 7, 2017:
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on March 7, 2017
The Cummins Family
left a message on March 6, 2017:
We feel like we are all losing a brother. Through the many arguments we had I still loved you dearly. Our life has been completely changed since meeting you 10 years ago, no one could light up a room the way you could! At work and in our hearts you will be truly missed. I love you brother
Gloria Hicks Musyoki
left a message on March 6, 2017:
As a much older cousin who lives far away, it has been many years since I've seen Ricky C. He was a sweet child and young man. Barbara kept me up with Ricky so I feel the loss even though I haven't seen him in so long, I grieve with you but also rejoice that he is reunited with Hosea C and many more family and friends. Nothing takes away the loss of his daily presence but there is comfort that we will see him again.
P. Watts
left a message on March 6, 2017:
I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Mr. Bess and may God be a refuge and strength in your time of sorrow.(Psalms 46:1)
andy smith
left a message on March 6, 2017:
A candle was lit by andy smith on 2017/03/06
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Pat Vance
left a message on March 6, 2017:
A candle was lit by Pat Vance on 2017/03/06
Jerry barnette
left a message on March 6, 2017:
A candle was lit by Jerry barnette on 2017/03/06
Melissa Sharpe
left a message on March 6, 2017:
A candle was lit by Melissa Sharpe on 2017/03/06
The Casteel Family
left a message on March 5, 2017:
Our prayers go out to Sue in the loss of her husband and to Linda and Karen in the loss of their brother. Also to the many other family members, our prayers are for you all to have peace and comfort from God in this time of adjustment. Love to you all, The Casteel Family
Arlie Verville
left a message on March 5, 2017:
A candle was lit by Arlie Verville on 2017/03/05
Kristan cooley
left a message on March 5, 2017:
You were my best friend and this is hard!! I find comfort in knowing you are with Gommy and Mawmaw now! I love you now and forever!!
Kristan Cooley
left a message on March 5, 2017:
A candle was lit by Kristan Cooley on 2017/03/05
Kevin & Robin Morris
left a message on March 5, 2017:
I will miss Ricky, he was one of my closest friends for many years. My sympathy to the family and friends. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during these hard times. Sincerely, Kevin Morris
Joanne copeland
left a message on March 5, 2017:
Our family is deeply saddened by the loss of such a kind soul. So many memories..Ricky will always live on in my heart. So glad to have seen him recently..My prayers to his family and his many friends.
Eric Billings and family
left a message on March 5, 2017:
A candle was lit by Eric Billings and family on 2017/03/05
VScott
left a message on March 5, 2017:
I want to offer my condolences to the Bess family and friends. It is a painful thing to loss a love one in death. Even Jesus gave way to tears when Lazarus died(John 11:35). It Pains our Creator, too, and he promise to get rid of this enemy, death(1 Corinthians 15:26). He also promises to awaken our love one from asleep in death(Isaiah 26:16). I hope these words give you comfort.
Lisa Snellgrove
left a message on March 4, 2017:
A candle was lit by Lisa Snellgrove on 2017/03/04
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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P.K. Hogencamp
left a message on February 13, 2020:
I was thinking about the awesome childhood friends I had in Phenix City. Tonight I looked up Ricky. I am saddened to know Ricky has passed but filled with joy to know he had an active faith in Christ. I will see him again. Wow, he was so young. I know his family was burdened at the lost. I hope God strengthens you even now. If there is anything I could do or say I would even now. I encourage you simply to give your all to the Lord. Keep your focus and when it seems hard then hold fast. P.K.
Jeffery and Resa Harrison
left a message on March 19, 2017:
We wanted to say how sorry we are for your lose. Ricky used to come in The Store when we owned it and he always had a big smile for everyone. So sorry.
Jerry Barnette
left a message on March 18, 2017:
Ricky was a good friend who I will dearly miss. Please know my heart aches for you and with you. I worked with Ricky at All Crane for many a year and thought very highly of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry Barnette
Jerry Barnette
Jerry Barnette
left a message on March 18, 2017:
A candle was lit by Jerry Barnette on 2017/03/18
Debra Young
left a message on March 18, 2017:
A candle was lit by Debra Young on 2017/03/18
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
M J Jarmon
left a message on March 17, 2017:
I know Sue, Niki and the Bess family and friends have saddened hearts because of losing Ricky recently in death. When our loved ones fall asleep in death, the pain and grief seems unbearable. So I want to share this beautiful scripture where our heavenly father, Jehovah, (Psalm 83:18) promises us that he is going to do away with man's greatest enemy, death. Rev. 21: 4; "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore." When our loved ones fall asleep in death, the pain and grief seems unbearable. Our loving God Jehovah understands how we feel and he comforts us by means of his word the Bible. ." Jehovah invites you to throw all your burdens on him and he will sustain you in your time of grief. (Psalm 34:18) The Bible also enlightens us at Hebrews 2: 14 "so that through his (Jesus) death, he (Jesus) might bring to nothing the one having the means to cause death, that is, the Devil." For more comforting scriptures please visit: http://bit.ly/1K38EFt It has provided me with many more scriptures that have given me comfort, strengthened my faith and helped me find the answer to Why? I know it will do the same for you. God's kingdom that Jesus taught us to pray for at Matt. 6: 9, 10 will bring about these wonderful promises including the resurrection. (John 5: 28, John 6:40, John 11:23-25) Isaiah 26:19 "Your dead will live......And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life." Isaiah 25:8 "He will swallow up death forever. For Jehovah himself has spoken it." It is my prayer these scriptures will give you comfort in your grief. Again, I offer my sincere condolences to the family. Feel free to contact me if you wish at my email address: [email protected]
Please watch this beautiful video (song 144) entitled "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" https://tv.jw.org/#en/video/VODChildren/pub-pksn_24_VIDEO
Please watch this beautiful video (song 144) entitled "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" https://tv.jw.org/#en/video/VODChildren/pub-pksn_24_VIDEO
Kdm
left a message on March 11, 2017:
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. The Bible offers us a hope of seeing our loved ones again at John 5:28,29. It also promises a time when death and pain will be done away with at Revelation 21:4. I hope these help you find comfort.
David nd Wannie
left a message on March 9, 2017:
Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal,
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal,
Amy Brown
left a message on March 8, 2017:
A candle was lit by Amy Brown on 2017/03/08
Mr & Ms Paul Sinkule
left a message on March 8, 2017:
Our deepest sympathy to the the family. Ricky was a good friend and he will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Expression of Sympathy
left a message on March 8, 2017:
A FEATHERY PALM PLANT was ordered on March 8, 2017
Expression of Sympathy
left a message on March 7, 2017:
A MONET'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on March 7, 2017
Ours prayers are with the Suzanne. Love you Ron, Linda and Levi Stroud
Becky Monk and Tyler Monk
left a message on March 7, 2017:
A candle was lit by Becky Monk and Tyler Monk on 2017/03/07
Columbus Apartment Association
left a message on March 7, 2017:
Kristi,
You and your family are close in my thoughts. Words cannot describe how deeply saddened I was to hear of the loss of your father. I pray for peace and comfort for you during this time. You have the support of your CAA family always. We love you very much.
Denise McClary
CAA Director
You and your family are close in my thoughts. Words cannot describe how deeply saddened I was to hear of the loss of your father. I pray for peace and comfort for you during this time. You have the support of your CAA family always. We love you very much.
Denise McClary
CAA Director
Denise McClary
left a message on March 7, 2017:
A candle was lit by Denise McClary on 2017/03/07
Expression of Sympathy
left a message on March 7, 2017:
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on March 7, 2017
The Cummins Family
left a message on March 6, 2017:
We feel like we are all losing a brother. Through the many arguments we had I still loved you dearly. Our life has been completely changed since meeting you 10 years ago, no one could light up a room the way you could! At work and in our hearts you will be truly missed. I love you brother
Gloria Hicks Musyoki
left a message on March 6, 2017:
As a much older cousin who lives far away, it has been many years since I've seen Ricky C. He was a sweet child and young man. Barbara kept me up with Ricky so I feel the loss even though I haven't seen him in so long, I grieve with you but also rejoice that he is reunited with Hosea C and many more family and friends. Nothing takes away the loss of his daily presence but there is comfort that we will see him again.
P. Watts
left a message on March 6, 2017:
I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Mr. Bess and may God be a refuge and strength in your time of sorrow.(Psalms 46:1)
andy smith
left a message on March 6, 2017:
A candle was lit by andy smith on 2017/03/06
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Pat Vance
left a message on March 6, 2017:
A candle was lit by Pat Vance on 2017/03/06
Jerry barnette
left a message on March 6, 2017:
A candle was lit by Jerry barnette on 2017/03/06
Melissa Sharpe
left a message on March 6, 2017:
A candle was lit by Melissa Sharpe on 2017/03/06
The Casteel Family
left a message on March 5, 2017:
Our prayers go out to Sue in the loss of her husband and to Linda and Karen in the loss of their brother. Also to the many other family members, our prayers are for you all to have peace and comfort from God in this time of adjustment. Love to you all, The Casteel Family
Arlie Verville
left a message on March 5, 2017:
A candle was lit by Arlie Verville on 2017/03/05
Kristan cooley
left a message on March 5, 2017:
You were my best friend and this is hard!! I find comfort in knowing you are with Gommy and Mawmaw now! I love you now and forever!!
Kristan Cooley
left a message on March 5, 2017:
A candle was lit by Kristan Cooley on 2017/03/05
Kevin & Robin Morris
left a message on March 5, 2017:
I will miss Ricky, he was one of my closest friends for many years. My sympathy to the family and friends. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during these hard times. Sincerely, Kevin Morris
Joanne copeland
left a message on March 5, 2017:
Our family is deeply saddened by the loss of such a kind soul. So many memories..Ricky will always live on in my heart. So glad to have seen him recently..My prayers to his family and his many friends.
Eric Billings and family
left a message on March 5, 2017:
A candle was lit by Eric Billings and family on 2017/03/05
VScott
left a message on March 5, 2017:
I want to offer my condolences to the Bess family and friends. It is a painful thing to loss a love one in death. Even Jesus gave way to tears when Lazarus died(John 11:35). It Pains our Creator, too, and he promise to get rid of this enemy, death(1 Corinthians 15:26). He also promises to awaken our love one from asleep in death(Isaiah 26:16). I hope these words give you comfort.
Lisa Snellgrove
left a message on March 4, 2017:
A candle was lit by Lisa Snellgrove on 2017/03/04
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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