David Amess was born on 26 March 1952 in Plaistow, London, England, UK. He was married to Julia Monica Margaret Arnold. He died on 15 October 2021 in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK.
He was awarded the Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 2015 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to political and public service. He is a Member of Parliament for Southend West and lives in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England.