James L Jessie

James L. Jessie, age 81 of Jacksboro departed this life Thursday, July 5, 2018.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  James enjoyed hunting, fishing for walleye, and camping in Michigan. 

He is preceded in death by parents Oscar and Edna (Godfrey) Jessie; infant daughter Kimberly Lynn Jessie; brothers Jewell Jessie, Oray Jessie, and D.R. Jessie; sisters Wavalee Hix, Joyce Ann Bracther, Gladys Jessie, and Frieda Collins; grandchild Shawn Matthew Sizemore.

He is survived by wife Opal Jessie of Jacksboro; son Tim Wylie & wife Margaret of Jacksboro; daughters Margaret Rundle & husband Tony of Michigan, Jeanna Hess & husband Larry of Texas; grandchildren David McCurdy and Eric Sizemore; 9 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Visitation will be 6-8 PM Sunday, July 8, 2018 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home followed by funeral service at 8 PM with Rev. Sampson Ridenour officiating. Friends and family will meet 10:15 AM on Monday July 9, 2018 at Martin Wilson Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to Campbell Memorial Gardens for 11 AM interment.

Mr. Jessie’s guestbook may be viewed at martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home “Where families matter most”

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