James Michael Bess, Sr. Michael passed away on January 8, 2012  at his home in Athens MI. Mike was a native of Battle Creek MI, and attended Kellogg Community College. He was married to Joyce Asher in 1979. Mike enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served with honor in the Vietman War. He worked both at Michigan Paperboard and Kellogg's as a printer. Mike also owned "Mikes Place" in the east end of Post and was self employed later in life. Mike liked to tinker with cars, was an avid junk collector, loved gardening and the outdoors. He was a member of the VFW in Athens and a huge Nascar fan. Mike also loved people and loved to socialize with everyone, especially his family and grandkids. Survivors included his mom, Chris Zemke, wife Joyce Bess and his first wife Carlene Wofford. He has a son, James and Tamara Bess Jr and daughter Laura and Steve McAlister. He has two grandsons, James and Collin Bess. He was preceded in his death by a son Christopher.

Information from Battle Creek Enquirer online on January 12, 2012