Faircracker SPRING 2021 In loving memory
of those who cared to make a difference . . Kieth T. Hessey
September 19, 1935-November 13, 2020 Florida Federation of Fairs President 1985-Honorary Life Member
Kieth T. Hessey, 85, entered his heavenly home on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, after a val- iant, arduous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring. He will be remembered for his strong faith, devotion to family, his loy- al friendships and infectious sense of humor. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Lois Hessey; her children, Scott Gallivan
and Nancy Bayagich; his daughters, Kathy Mee (Dennis) and Karen Chapman (Jim); his grandsons, Timothy Mee and Zachary Chapman; his granddaughter, Denise Mee; and his great-grandson, Abel Mee.
He was born on Sept. 19, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana to his parents Lloyd and Eulene Hessey, who preceded
him in death. He was their only child. His youngest daughter, Kimberly Hessey, also preceded him in death. Kieth was a gregarious, magnanimous man who loved us all with his whole heart. He had a gift of making people
laugh and feel cherished. There are no adequate words to describe how deeply he will be missed by all who knew him. Kieth was the manager of the Broward County Fair and later the State Fair of Virginia. He and Lois retired to Sebring, Florida.
Such a force in the Fair industry! Leah J. Norris
Rest In Peace Kieth Rita Lincoln
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Kieth was an Icon in the Fair in-
dustry. He helped shape my career much like Mr. Wilson Sparks. He gave me great opportunities to per- form early in my career when he was manager of the State Fair of Virginia. We had many great times at the
IAFE Convention in Vegas and in recent years when he was working with the South Carolina State Fair. Dennis Lee Associate of The Year 2008
Kieth was my hero, he
helped me in countless ways, both when I was an entertainer and producing family shows and when I started my booking service. I was privileged to spend
personal time with Kieth and enjoy his unique sense of hu- mor. I will miss him. David Musselman Associate of The Year 2013
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