Roy L. Hess (June 9, 1931 – July 26, 2002) was an American politician.

He served as a Democratic member for the 1st district of the Florida House of Representatives.

[4] He owned the Hess Marine, Inc and was a lieutenant in the Navy until discharged in 1958.

He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Grover C. Robinson III.

[5] Hess died in July 2002, at the age of 71 when the plane he was flying solo crashed.