Max Vess, Jr.

 

Max Vess, Jr. 

1948-2023 (age 74)

Max Johnson Vess Jr., age 74, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 following a sudden illness. Max was born on December 23, 1948 in Jones County to the late Max Johnson Vess Sr, and the late Madge Freeman Vess (Davenport). Max was a member of Cash Memorial Baptist Church and a retired Truck Driver. He was also a member of the Ridgewood Masonic Lodge #277.

Survivors include his beloved wife of over 48 years, Darlene Carver Vess, his son, Max Vess III (aka Tripp) and wife Erica, and daughter, Virginia Parker and husband Lee, his grandchildren, Taylor Vess and wife Jesse, Maddie Lancaster and husband Jackson, Riley Vess and fiance Morgan, and Lee Parker Jr., great-grandchild, Max Vess IV, his siblings, Carl Vess (Janet), and Ellen Carter (Jim), step-father, Oliver Davenport, and step-siblings, Darius Davenport (Carol), Steve Davenport (Dorine), and Alan Davenport. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-brother, Ricky Davenport, and step-sisters-in-law, Kay and Pat Davenport.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Cash Memorial Baptist Church. The Service will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Cash Memorial Baptist Church with Reverend Carter Crowe and Reverend Lee Wilcox officiating. Interment will follow in the New Day Memorial Park. The Ridgewood Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cash Memorial Baptist Church.