Jerry Jessee

Jerry Lee Jessee, 74, went to be with the Lord at his home on Thursday, February 22, 2018, following a lengthy battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry worked in cabinet sales for a family owned company for many years. He later retired as a cabinet specialist, designer, and trainer for Lowes. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Weber City, VA.

Jerry was a loving husband and an awesome Pop-Pop. He loved to hunt and get away with friends at his cabin. Jerry enjoyed spending quality time with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Maybelle Jessee.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Brenda Jessee; son, Gregory Jessee and wife, Melissa; daughter, Aimee Morelock and husband, Eric; 4 grandchildren, Kyra Jessee, Chloe Morelock, Ryan Jessee and Trey Lawson; sisters, Claudette Wassell and Donna Sue Ruffel; brother, Don Jessee; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Special thanks should go to Dr. Nakhoul, the staff of KHO, and Wellmont Hospice for their care throughout his illness.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4-6:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, TN. The funeral service will follow at 6:00 pm with family friend, Phillip Brown officiating.

His hunting buddies, along with other close and dear friends, will be pallbearers: "Buck" Brown, Les "Tater" Brown, Larry Bond, Paul Brown, Ray Staton, Steve Robertson, Ronnie Meade, Jerry Lynn McDavid, Hagan Richmond, Stevie Little and Jerry Salyer.

The graveside service will be held on Monday at 11:00 am at Ross Campground Cemetery.
Those planning to attend are asked to meet at Hamlett-Dobson at 10:00am to follow in procession.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 871 N. Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville, TN 37909, or to the Ross Campground Cemetery Fund, 242 Ross Campground Rd., Church Hill, TN 37642.

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