OBITUARY
Anthony Rashad Bess
5 March, 1986 – 8 June, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service
Anthony R. Bess, was born on March 5, 1986 at Camp Pendleton, CA to Johnnie
Bess and Autumn Williams-Bess. He departed this life on 8 June, 2019.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.
He had a wonderful sense of humor and was very loyal. His friends could
call anytime and he was always willing to listen, laugh, and make them feel
cared for. When his friends ran away from home they ran to our house (even
as adults). He was an excellent cook and a master of seafood. His children
were his world. He was the boss, but they were in charge, and his
5-year-old told him exactly that (she won that argument). Anthony attended
DoD and public schools to include Quantico and Brooke Point. Anthony was a
brick mason by trade. He loved to fish (fishing pole optional), and spend
quality time with his friends and family. He loved music to include Rock,
Country, old school R&B (by default), and Rap. He was taught to appreciate
music for its quality not its genre.
Anthony was the youngest of four. He is survived by his wife Pam, daughters
Ayriana Young-Baker (mom Destiny), and Natalie Bess. Parents Johnnie and
Autumn, Brothers Marcus (Tamia), Rodney, and Johnnie Jr. (Gia), Grandparents
Curtis Williams, Donna Wesley (Charles), and Lori Naska. A host of aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins from all over the country.
Honorary mom Rhea Mitzel and honorary siblings Sarah, Marty, Josh, and Matt
Mitzel.
Anthony had so many friends, many called him brother, to many to acknowledge
them all by name. Special thanks to his dear friends Ronque (Que in the
Clutch!), Joe (What do you need, I know somebody), Heather and Tim (because
of you he was with us 10 extra months), Missy, Mike, and Steve O (partners
in mischief), Dray (voice of reason/mom's enforcer), Sean, Travis, and Matt
for all your love, support, and assistance to Anthony, Natalie and Autumn
the past year. You all stood by him and helped out after he lost his leg
and because of you he never felt abandoned. Thank you to all of his friends
who have reached out and shared their stories about Anthony. To Brandy, you
live the furthest away, but you spoke to him almost every day!
When you love with all your heart and soul you can't help but have an impact
on the people around you. The outpouring of love and respect we have
received because you are our son has shown us what you gave to your friends
in life, and they are holding us up in your absence. We love you so very
much, we will miss you, we will cherish your memories. We will all miss
your smile and laughter, kind heart, and great love of snacks!! Rest easy
our precious baby boy. Don't worry, your babies will be well taken care of.
Poem: To His Children
Do Not Forget or Be Sad (By: Veronica S Williams)
Do not forget or be sad. But always remember and be happy. For in
memories, I am always alive, and shall always be with you.
This is not an end but a new beginning. Sing and be joyous. For I have
lived, and I have given life, so that you may live and enjoy all that I have
and more.
As you grew, I grew with you. Through each change, every good time, and
every bad time. Through hellos and good-byes. Each tear of pain, each tear
of joy, I cried with you. Remember them all, and I shall never be
forgotten.
The family wishes to thank Greg Wright and Staff at Mobility Prosthetics,
the staff at Stafford Mary Washington Hospital, and Encompass Health
Rehabilitation Hospital of Fredericksburg for the wonderful care Anthony
received. He once commented "so this is what good insurance looks like!"
We would also like to thank Burn's Masonry for giving him a chance and
teaching him a trade skill and thank you for your support the past year.
You treated him like a close friend and we are forever grateful.
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