Elzie Jessie

Elzie Edwin Jessie, Jr., 87 of the Sulphur Well community of Metcalfe County passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at his home. Born January 17, 1935 to the late Elzie Edwin Sr. and Violet Marie Morgan Jessie in Barren County. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a son Quinn Jessie and five sisters. Marie Jolly, Liz Cochran, Dusty Stevens, Ruth Thompson and Margie Cummins. Junior as he was known was a member of the Sulphur Well United Methodist Church. Junior served his county in the United States Army, was a lifelong farmer and fixed cars and sold them. He also moved houses. He along with his wife were owners and operators of Autumn Ridge Mobile Home Park in Edmonton. Junior was a hard worker and never stopped until his health recently prevented it. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Cora Emma London Jessie. One son Eddie Jessie and wife Becky of Sulphur Well. A daughter in law Kathy Jessie of Sulphur Well. Six grandchildren. Autumn (Brandon) Shirley, Megan (Derrick Crump) Jones, Nick (Lizzie Wilson) Jessie, Seth (Allyson) Jessie, Josh and Shanti Jessie. Ten great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Junior Jessie will be held 2:30 PM, Friday, October 21 at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton. Interment to follow in the Smith Cemetery at Sulphur Well. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday and after 9:00 AM Friday until service time. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial donations be made to the Smith Cemetery at Sulphur Well. Butler Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted to the care of Mr. Jessie. Please share your messages of condolence with the family at www.butlermemorials.com.