Obituary: Bernard Wallace Respess | Eastern NC Now

    Mr. Bernard W. Respess, a resident of Plymouth, NC, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Beaufort County Medical Center. A private visitation will be held at Hillside Funeral Service. Services will be held at 2 PM on Friday, December 31, 2010 at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by Mr. Bob Moulden.

    Mr. Respess was born on January 23, 1958, son of the late James Bernard and Allie Waters Respess of Plymouth, who survives. He was a graduate of Pantego High School and on March 19, 1977 he married the former Teresa Boyd who survives. Mr. Respess was a retired truck driver working most recently with Swain Gas. He was a member of Plymouth Church of Christ.

    In addition to his wife and mother Mr. Respess is survived by two sisters, Janet R. Wallace of Pantego and Linda R. Williams of Jamesville; two brothers, James Earl Respess and Timothy Lee Respess both of Plymouth and his faithful companion, his dog "Bingo" and bird "Sonny".

    In addition to his father he was predeceased by one brother, David Wayne Respess in 1968.

    In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Beaufort County Humane Society, PO Box 8, Washington, NC 27889 or a charity of the donor's choice.

Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is proudly serving the Respess family.