Dateline: Godfrey, IL
James Thomas Hess, 55, died at 10:44 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home. He was born May 23, 1968 in East St. Louis, Illinois the son of the late Paul August and Sally Marie (Brockman) Hess. James worked as a mobile x-ray technician for many years. Surviving are two brothers and two sisters, Peggy Hess-Assmann of Alton, Jeanne Hess of Alton, Michael Hess of Florissant, MO and John Hess of Swansboro, NC, three nieces, Adrienne Stockley (Michael), Courtney Rhino (Brian) and Morgan Hess and close friend Roxie Halvorsen. Visitation will be Friday, November 10, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Additional information and online gust book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com