James F. Hess, 82, of Casey, IL passed away 11:28: PM Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center at Mattoon, IL. He was born Aug. 11, 1941 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the son of Clayborn and Leona Ballard Hess. Surviving is his wife, Patricia Penzes Hess; children, Patricia (Tim) Henson of Addison, IL, James (Linda) Hess of Palatine, IL, Jeffrey Hess of Mt. Home, Arkansas, Amanda (Steven) Felkamp of Antelope, Montana and Joshua (Stephanie) Hess of Casey, IL; grandchildren, Timothy J. Henson, Christopher Hess, Lauren Hess, Hayley Hess, Jeffrey Michael Hess, Cheyenne Felkamp, Dakota Felkamp, Shawnee Felkamp, Chenoa Felkamp, Alexis Hess, Byron Hess and Cordell Hess; great grandchildren, Timothy J. Henson Jr., Kaitlynn Henson and Wyatt Rideout; a brother, Dwain Hess of Paris, IL and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several siblings. James was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Casey, IL. He loved country music, watching Westerns and was a Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. Most of all he loved his family. A private family service was held. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.