Gassaway, West Virginia
JESSE WAYLON CORLIS, of Cross Lanes, WV passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 on Ocracoke Island, NC. He died from complications of temporal lobe epilepsy. He was born at home in Frametown, where he grew up. Surviving Jesse are his wife, Catherine Lee Corlis and his children, Delaney Corlis,...
Read MoreI did not know Jesse. I know his parents and here's what else I know. Jesse's light and presence and art will glow forever. Till we all meet again, here's to Jesse!
Gayle Twigger-Shaw
October 08, 2025 | Other
I got to spend months getting to know Jesse while we worked in the same place together while he created a murale for a WV Welcome Center. This is truly sad news. Jesse Corlis is an amazing soul.. -Kayla Jan
Kayla
October 19, 2023 | Work
I am deeply saddened to learn of Jesse's death. He was a kind soul, who truly believed the best in each individual. I cannot imagine how difficult this must be for his children, wife, and family. He will be missed by so many who saw his bright light.
Estee Beck
October 17, 2023 | Friend
Sam and Mike, My heart hurts for you both and for all those that loved your boy. I am thinking of you all.
Lisa Day Eiland
October 17, 2023 | Other
I believe Jesse Corlis painted the mural on the outside wall of the West Virginia Museum of American Glass in Weston, WV. It´s a gorgeous mural of a variety of glassware - and it looks like glass! It´s beautiful. I´m sorry the earth and his family have lost this talented person.
J. Leslie
October 15, 2023 | Other
My deepest condolences to all the beautiful members of Jesse's tribe. This heart aches for your loss.
Gayle Twigger-Shaw
October 15, 2023 | Family
Dear Sam and Mike, I didn´t know Jessie and I can´t even imagine what you are going through now but I know the love of a parent. All I can say is I´m sorry for your loss which I know is so inadequate... My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Suzanne Ferguson (used to be Suzanne Ferguson-Knox)
Suzanne Ferguson
October 14, 2023
