Jessi Combs

1980 - 2019

Jessi Combs

1980 - 2019

BORN

1980

DIED

2019

Jessi Combs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 28, 2019.
Jessi Combs was a racing legend known as the “fastest woman on four wheels.” She was a fixture on television auto shows, co-hosting Spike TV’s “Xtreme 4x4” and appearing on “Mythbusters,” “Two Guys Garage,” and “All Girls Garage.” Combs competed as a racer in many venues including a top ten finish in the Baja 1000. She set a four wheel land speed record for women drivers in 2013 with a run over 398 miles per hour. She died while attempting to break her own land speed record and Kitty O’Neil’s fastest woman in the world record of 512 miles per hour in a dry lake bed in Oregon.

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Mike Ford

August 27, 2024

Today is the fifth year since your passing doing what you did best..being an amazing person. I never met you but you challenged yourself to be the very best at whatever you decided to do..and were an outstanding example to young women and our world....Rest in Peace in the Heavens...

Rick Olesky

July 26, 2024

An incredible loss of an incredible woman. Inspiration to many. RIP Jessi

Glenn Wallace

December 24, 2023

You where an angel on earth now you You are an angel in heaven

Ernest King

July 25, 2023

I missed seeing you at bare Jackson New England took a very hard by your passing now you are the fastest angel in heaven God Rest Your Soul

Glenn Williams

October 5, 2022

I watched every Tv show she was in, she will never be forgotten

August 13, 2021

A smile that will be missed everyday

Rob Bell

June 6, 2021

First, I had no idea this happened. Second my heart is crying for this loss.....

David Sims

October 28, 2020

jesssi was a great car girl and iam sure in heaven she is happy to know that everyone including me will miss her very much rest in peace jessi.

Bobby

June 17, 2020

Godspeed Jessie

May 20, 2020

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's...

May 20, 2020

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's...

Stephen Ragland

May 3, 2020

I'll miss you Jessi, you were a great person with tools in your hands and telling other guys you can do anything you want. Going to miss you
Thank you

Michael Filbert

April 19, 2020

Beautiful Brave Woman,We Will Miss Her RIP

john elkins

February 25, 2020

beautiful brave woman she will be missed

Yolanda Duarte-Rivera

January 27, 2020

Jessi, My day was sad when I heard about your passing. Your life was cut short although you touched many of us in so many ways. I met you at Sema in Las Vegas in 2017 you were just a very positive person to approach and talk shop. It's gonna be almost 3 yrs and I still miss you and hard to believe. You are loved always we will meet again in heaven!

Bob Mesa

December 27, 2019

Thank you for spunkyness your Smile Your tenacity Workers across the your total optimistic approach to whatever was ahead of you Thank you again you will be missed greatly but you will not be forgotten always in our hearts take care and I'll see you on the high road

Jessie T

November 30, 2019

Such a beautiful individual she will be missed deeply. So smart and talented she can handle any task. She will be Greatly missed by the whole automotive community she really was a pioneer of this great hobby. Thanks Jessi for showing us every time the proper way to accomplish difficult tasks.

Gregory Atkins

November 23, 2019

R I P sweetie. You were a one of kind and will surely be missed

Mari & Scott Sorgatz

November 16, 2019

We just found out about Jessi's passing!! We are SO sorry!!! Our hearts break for her family and friends!! We fell in love with her on Xtreme 4x4, she knew her stuff!!! She was such a beautiful woman and when she smiled, it would melt my heart! We truly hope you take some peace in knowing that Jessi touched millions of people's life, in a positive way!! What a trailblazer, one that we will never forget!! RIP Jessi!!!!

Howard Davies

November 7, 2019

She is a legend and will always be remembered. My heart goes out to you.

VALINDA jONES

November 6, 2019

November 6, 2019

Dear Family of Ms. Jessi Combs:

Jessi seemed to be such a talented woman, and a racer. She will truly be missed by the people whose hearts and souls that she touched. I am reaching out to all of you. Please remember that you all loved Jessi, but the Lord ourGod who is truly awesome, and magnificent will truly love her more. WITH MY CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY, MS. VALINDA DARLENE JONES, OF CINCINNATI, OHIO. I USE TO LIVE IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS IN THE LAKE MEADOWS APARTMENTS.

Donna Lehman

November 5, 2019

She was a beautiful soul. She is missed.

HV

October 28, 2019

Such a sad and unexpected accident for the family. Im sorry for your devastating loss and offer my sincere sympathy. Jessi lived her life as she wanted and evidently was proud of her accomplishments.

Robert Cole

October 14, 2019

Rest in Peace with God now Jessi. You will be missed.

Bruce Logan

September 29, 2019

I enjoyed all the programs Jessica was involved in.
I thought very highly of her and thought she was a very smart woman in a sport highly male dominated world.
She will be sadly missed.

Aaron Spencer

September 28, 2019

RIP Jessi

John Elliott

September 25, 2019

RIP Jessie

September 23, 2019

I believe that you have the fastest set of wings in heaven jessi

Bobby Smith

September 18, 2019

What a wonderful person , and all the things that she did in her life , Gone Never Forgotten Rest In Peace Jessi you will truly be missed .

John Kline

September 18, 2019

So sad to read Jessi Combs has died. She was so young. My sincere condolences to her family and close friends. Please find comfort in knowing God cares about the pain you feel 2 Peter 5:6,7

Billy McRoy

September 17, 2019

U where such a beautiful woman and such a happy and funny girl I will miss watching your show u will be missed please rest in peace gone to soon

Jesse Cronen

September 17, 2019

Words cant Express the loss we all feel. You came into our lives as a ray of sunshine, inspiration and joy. No one who met or knew you will ever forget your smile and spirit. We are all better for having known you.
Theres no doubt, you now have wings. If theres racing in heaven, I'm sure you are staged and ready. Thanks for being you!

Michael Andersen

September 15, 2019

Thank you for sharing your life. It was amazing.

Don Masters

September 15, 2019

Jesse was an inspiration to all...men and women alike. I was a huge fan from the first time I say her on All Girls Garage. Her loss is such a tragedy. It isnt fair when we lose such a shooting star. Godspeed young lady, you will not be forgotten. We will all miss you, but those closest to you personally will miss you the most

Bob Schubnell

September 15, 2019

You will be greatly missed

Terry Redding

September 15, 2019

My heart is broken, so sad. I loved that lady.M ay she RIP.

Robert Miley

September 14, 2019

Will Miss you

Kevin Lamb

September 14, 2019

It's so unfathomable that someone so full of life, and larger than life, no longer walks this earth. The world adored you, and we ache in the aftermath of your loss. You are so loved and revered, and the world has a void, in your absence. Rest Well, Jessi.

Dennis Goodwin Jr

September 14, 2019

You will be greatly missed

September 14, 2019

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to family, friends and the members of the NAE team. Jessi's bright light was snuffed out far too soon

Richard Wagner

September 14, 2019

I will miss seeing you on Saturday mornings.

Tom Hillabrand

September 14, 2019

When I met you last year at Auburn I was impressed from the moment I saw you. We talked about land speed racing and you signed an autograph for me and I'll cherish that forever. REST IN PEACE SWEET GIRL THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! TOM from Toledo,Ohio

Dan S

September 13, 2019

I thoroughly enjoyed all of her tv appearances through the years. There was never a dull moment, it was fun to watch the skill she possessed and the genuine excitement and enthusiasm she always showed. Such a bright star taken way too early.
Rest in Peace, Jessi.

Ernest King

September 13, 2019

I didn't know you may you rest in peace GOD loves you .

Patrick

September 13, 2019

Jessy was a bigger than life . Just by watching her on tv.Her love for life was great and you could feel it everytime you watched her. God Bless you.

Jim McCormick

September 13, 2019

Jessi was literally a "Beacon of Light"..She truly embodied the "American Spirit". Her "Drive to succeed" was a perfect example of how, there are times in life when you "Have to put it all on the line"in order to achieve your desired goal. God Speed Jessi....We will truly Miss your Smile and your soaring spirit..

Larry

September 12, 2019

Jessi was an inspiration to my family. She will never be forgotten.

William Petree

September 12, 2019

A truly beautiful women and great race cat driver she will be missed she was doing what she loved and died way to young I'm only sorry I never got to meet god bless Jessica and her family! Love you Jessica with great sympathyWilliam Petree

LDG

September 12, 2019

RIP A young lady who truly loved Motor Sports & will be missed.

Wade Farnsworth

September 12, 2019

Thank you Jessi, you were an inspiration for many, many young girls and women everywhere.
A fabulous role model and fierce competitor. I would do much rather my daughter's looked up to you than some fictional Disney princess. Wherever you are I'm sure you're teaching someone. Race the heavens Jessi, we'll miss you.

Chuck Rozik

September 11, 2019

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JD Boone

September 11, 2019

Loved by all and an inspiration to so many....
A spirit that will live on and never be silenced.... a spark in our hearts and lives..... REST IN PEACE.

Fritz Conklin

September 11, 2019

Not very often at all, is the world blessed with such a vibrant, strong and beautiful soul as Jessi. The world was better because of her presence. It is most assuredly diminished without it.
We ALL loved you and your spirit. We ALL will miss you terribly.
May your shining soul be a beacon to all that strive to be more.
God SPEED sweet one.

Lee Lloyd

September 11, 2019

You r working on cars in haven now jessi

Tena Di Biase

September 11, 2019

To Jessi's Parents, Family, & Friends: So.. very sorry for your loss of your beloved Jessi. It's heartbreaking and life will never be the same without her. At least she passed away doing what made her happy!! Memories & pictures will help until you see her again! Sure you know that through God's words in the Bible; he gives us the hope of seeing our loved ones again. Hopefully.. this will be soon!! Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Thank you & Take Care

Matt Ray

September 10, 2019

Jessi was a Tiger. I always enjoyed her enthusiasm. Her soul is looking at us as I write this. I will miss you Jesse.

September 10, 2019

Very beautiful girl....so sad.....,....rip in peace Jessie

Dwayne Batcho

September 10, 2019

The admiration and respect you gave me. Was all I needed. My dreams and pursuits you helped me accomplish.....
Thank you so much for YOU.

Richard Lane

September 10, 2019

Jessi you will be sadly missed loved watch you work on cars and the passion you always shared

Vigil

September 10, 2019

Jesse you are the most awesome person God bless you and may perpetual light shine on you ,you will never be forgotten

Isaiah Harris

September 10, 2019

A lovely wonderful caring person will be missed deeply

Gerald Granduke

September 10, 2019

The hardest part about life, is its ending. Do we pass on leaving behind our friends and family or do we hold on to every breathe we can and out live all our friends and family.
So we live our life with caution or do we just live our life as we choose .
Jessi, You were an inspiration to many. A hero to some, but a friend to all.
We will forever miss you. You will never be forgotten.
But you traded. Your life for your passion. In order to win. You have to risk losing it all.
Peace and love forever GODSPEED jessi

Don Denehie

September 10, 2019

No words....Just thinking that I hope heaven is prepared ..It won't be rest in peace.. I hope evwryone directly related to her can find peace..Don

Kelli Wold

September 9, 2019

Rip Jessi

Dewain

September 9, 2019

Rip jessi

Gator White

September 9, 2019

Gone doing what she had a passion for. The excitement she showed in her smile and in her face...RIP beautiful soul!

Clayton Toler

September 9, 2019

Jessi everytime I see a vapor trail in the sky I know what you said in another world record could be greatly missed Jessi rest in peace may the Lord be with you

Chris Edwards

September 9, 2019

I'm watching an Overhauling re-run and I'm feeling sad. RIP Jessi

Cliff Seaton

September 9, 2019

Rest in peace sweet lady, you will never be forgotten.

Paul Hooson

September 9, 2019

I was a huge fan of Jessi Combs, who I considered to be one of the greatest cable TV show hosts of all time and willing to do extreme sports both to satisfy herself and her millions of fans. She always seemed so friendly as well as intelligent as well as fearless in the motorsports feats she performed. There is no other entertainer or athletes to replace her. She was unique and wonderful. A trus pioneer as well as role model to be admired. She was great and now is with God and his loving embrace.

John Wilhoit

September 9, 2019

Such a special person. John Wilhoit,50years aircraft maintenance. Pleasanton, ca

Joe Dimaggio

September 8, 2019

Rip. Sweet lady !!

Parbhu Manga

September 8, 2019

You were to young to die, if only we can go back in time rip Jessi Combs.

Christopher Barnes

September 8, 2019

So sorry for your loss I watched many of the shows she was on and she always had a big smile and always made others smile she will be missed by all

Don James

September 8, 2019

Ride Gods silver lining RIPforever.

Camee

September 8, 2019

You were one of the best!

Angela Fairbairn

September 7, 2019

So sorry for your loss, she was an inspiration to all women. I had the chance to meet her once and have my picture taken with her in Toronto at the car show. She was a happy and kind sole rip Jessie....

STEVEN AULD

September 7, 2019

I AM DEEPLY SAD OF THIS MOST TRAGIC NEWS I EVER HEARD. IT SHOULD NEVER HAPPENED LIKE THIS.A GREAT LOSS, WILL NEVER FORGET YOU ON OVERHAULIN, AND EXTREME 4X4, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.REST IN PEACE JESSI.

Dave Rock

September 6, 2019

Your smile will be missed.

Richard Soja

September 6, 2019

Jessi caught my eye around 2012 and I have enjoyed watching Jessi ever since. I'm 71 and been confined to a wheelchair for 55 years. I enjoyed watching all the shows on TV with cars in them, that's where I first seen Jessi. She was my favorite person. I'm very sorry for your loss., my condolences go out to Jessi's family. RIP Jessi, I love you.

David Cavallaro

September 6, 2019

You died doing what you loved. You just left us way too young

Edward Eadicicco

September 6, 2019

You gave everything for your love of the sport.and became a true legend and a pioneer of women and men to admire such a loss of courage and strength. you Will be greatly missed ! And always Admired for your accomplishments.

Rick Arnold

September 5, 2019

I will never forget you! You were an inspiration to everyone. Male or Female,you inspired us all to achieve better things.
I will remember shaking your hand and enjoying the small talk we shared.
Love you
Rick Arnold

Jacques McMurray

September 5, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Meet you at Sema on November 1st 2017 you will be miss by all Canadians. May God be with you. You are a true hero.

Jay Monroe

September 5, 2019

RIP you will be forever missed

John Nelson

September 5, 2019

Jessica, your smile and drive to succeed is an inspiration.Thank you. RIP

Jil Napier

September 5, 2019

Rest In Peace,Jessi.❤

Mike McDonough

September 5, 2019

I know that there are more roads ahead for you. You are missed by more people than you can imagian. God speed on your new quist. REP Jessi you will notbbe forgetten

David Martinez

September 5, 2019

Rip

Barry White

September 5, 2019

Overhaulin tv show is how we met , you overhauled my sons car with chip Foose , you are an amazing lady .miss you Jesse , see you in heaven

Bob Melani

September 5, 2019

An Angel flying close to the ground.........your an inspiration to all

Ondre

September 5, 2019

Jessi. You inspired every person whos life you touched. Your drive and determination are truly an inspiration and will be your greatest legacy.
To your friends, you reminded us, that anything is possible, we should never give up and to always dream big.
I hear they dont give speeding tickets in heaven.
So every time I see a shooting star in the night sky. I will look up, smile and say: Jessi just broke another record

Miss you ❤

john christopher

September 4, 2019

you were a hero till the end met you at sema a few years ago you were awesome REST IN PEACE

Paul Aleman

September 4, 2019

Thank you for always greeting me with a warm heart and treating everyone like a friend.

Vince De Santis

September 4, 2019

She was a very intelligent person very beautiful very gifted she would definitely be missed I watch all her shows it makes you made things happen like this but God will take care of her and your family God bless you all

Joe Sollaccio

September 4, 2019

Jesse made the world a better place. She gave us true inspiration for living life. She touched all of us with her heartfelt dreams and passion. They say only the good die young. Jesse did so much in her short 36 years with us. Godspeed Jesse. Praying for you and your family.
Will always remember you,
Joe Sollaccio

John A. Cooney

September 4, 2019

GOD BLESS YOU AND FAMILY... REST IN PEACE JESSI...

September 4, 2019

Rest in peace jessi you are a true hero

Eileen Furlong

September 4, 2019

I just can't believe she's not with us. Such a talent and builder. I first watched her building jeeps back in o5 I think. I wish I could have done what she has in all aspects of her life.she is a true woman of substance, determination, strength power . Setting goals and going for it. God speed Jessi. We will miss you forever.

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