Born, December 6, 1955, in Smyrna, Delaware, Vincent S. Bessix was the son of the late Clarence and Mary Ethel Waters Bessix. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Vanessa Bessix; brothers, Wayne Bessix, Sherman Bessix; Robert "Bobby" Bessix, Sr. and William "Billy" Bessix, Sr. and sisters, Mary Bessix and Betty Ann Simmons.

An Army veteran, Vincent faithfully gave 15 years of service to our country. His honors and accomplishments included the Army Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Lapel Button, Expert Badge M-16 Rifle, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal, Infantryman, Equipment Record and Parts Specialist, Primary Leadership Development, Headstart QM, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, and Airborne-Special Forces Attachment.

In civilian life, Vincent worked at Kappa Graphics Board, Chesapeake, VA and Central State Hospital, Petersburg, VA, and served as a Charter Member of the American Legion Post 1703, Prince George, VA.

A very private person, Vincent loved wrestling, watching all kinds of racing and other sports, walking the trails with our Pomeranian, "Beautiful Bella" and later, our furbabies, Bailey and Cisco. Vincent also loved watching his crime shows, "Let's Make a Deal", "The Price is Right" and "Beyond the Gates".

Vincent leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 23 years, Raymon "BeBe Moore" Bessix; son, Vincent Bessix of Augusta, GA; stepson, Kevin A. Moore of Norfolk, VA; stepdaughter, Sharon E. Walker of Colonial Heights, VA; grandchildren, Lyfe Bessix of Buffalo, NY, Aaron Walker of Holly Hills, NC, Ryan Walker and Ashley Walker of Colonial Heights, VA, Kevin Moore of Norfolk, VA and Arriana Moore of Nebraska; and great grandchildren, Raleigh Walker, Maya Walker and Mason Walker; sister-in-law, Shirley Bessix of Banning, CA; a devoted nephew, Gardner "Duke" Simmons (Sha) of Newport News, VA; aunt, Janette Green of Carson, VA; his special granddaughter, Morgan Brown of Chester, VA and many more nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends to include his brother and sister-in-law, Henri and Cheryl Moore of Petersburg, VA; "Pooh" of Smyrna, DE; Dorothy Porter of Chester, VA; Alvin and Donna Brown of Chester, VA; Wayne Hines of Suffolk, VA and Elayne Mitchell of Petersburg, VA.

A very special thank you to Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Deacon David Donald and Deacon & Deaconess Sam and Florence Rhue for their spiritual guidance and prayers, Bon Secours Southside Medical Center, Encompass Rehabilitation and the Richmond VA Medical Center Intensive Care Unit.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., eulogist.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/5933983?fl=so&fe=fs