Carl Edwin Hess, Sr.,

96, of Louisville, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018.

He was born on July 1, 1921 to the late Mary Ellen (Gregory) and William Hess, Sr. He was a decorated U.S. Army WWII veteran, a former real estate broker and retired from Graphic Service Co. Carl was Baptist by faith and attended the Salvation Army Church.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Hazel L. Hess; his daughter, Sharon M. Bohannon and four brothers.

He is survived by his sons, Carl Hess Jr. (Linda), and Donald Hess (Jane); grandchildren, Lisa (Ronald), Jenny (Sean), Julie, Phillip (Sheila), Tim, and Scot (Deedra); five great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

His funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3:00 ??? 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Highlands.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Salvation Army.

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