Crossville, TN - David John Hess, devoted husband, father, grandfather, attorney, CPA, and co-founder of Wealth Enhancement Group, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, wisdom, faith, and love. He was born March 18, 1947 and passed away Feb. 14, 2026.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army.

A graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, David earned his Juris Doctor and CPA. His brilliant mind, steady leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit helped build a firm that would go on to guide and bless countless families. He believed deeply in stewardship, service, and doing what was right.

Above all his professional accomplishments, David's greatest pride and joy was his family. He was a loving father to nine children and a proud grandfather to twenty-seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren He led his family with strength, humility, faith in Jesus Christ, and unwavering devotion. His wisdom, quiet humor, and generous heart made everyone feel valued and heard.

David was loved by all who knew him. His presence brought calm, his counsel brought clarity, and his life reflected a man of deep character and conviction. He will be profoundly missed but forever remembered in the lives he shaped and the love he gave so freely.

He leaves behind a family who will carry forward his legacy of faith and integrity.

David is survived by his wife, Teresa Hess; children, Michael (Rebecca) Hess , Joseph Hess, Elijah (Melanie) Scripture, Bejamin Hess (Jessica Jones), Cameron (Christine) Scripture, Kathryn Dangers, Ashley Brockman, Daniel Hess (Harini Chandramouli), Amanda Yule; grandchildren, Andrew, Kylie (Daniel), Camila, Gabriella, Matthew, Jonah, Theo, Damion, Damien, Leland, Nolan, Violet, Thomas, Mason, Liliana, Liam, Owen, Roman, Noah, Luke, Blake, Harrison, Charlee, Luke, and Ysah; great grandchildren, Odin, Hayla, Milo, and Chloe; brothers, Jim (Meredith) Hess; sister, Sandy Fuller; mother-in-law, Lena Sanson; nephew, Steve (Cari) Hess; nieces, Sheri Hess, Tara (Frank) GiOrono and Wendy (Billy) Hinkle; sisters-in-law, Pam (Pat) Williamson, Rhonda (Pat) McNeilus, and Stella (Bob) Boltz; and brothers-in-law, Bud (Lori) Sanson and Mark McElderry.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Hess and Marion (Schoenert) Hess; father-in-law, William Harry Sanson, Jr.; sister-in-law, Cindy McElderry); son-in-law, JB Brockman; and brother, John "Nate" Hess.

Memorial service will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at 3 p.m. Family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service.

Services in Minnesota will be announced at a later date.