Williamsburg, Va., Virginia
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. - Jesse "Jess" Ray Kersey, 76, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, Saturday, April 22, 2017. A lifelong peninsula resident, he was the son of the late Aubrey O. "Copper" and Margaret Wilson Kersey. A sister, Jean Martin, also preceded him in death. Jess was...
Read MoreI taught at Hampton Roads Academy for 11 years. I was the varsity baseball coach for one year and during that year he was very helpful for being the head coach was way over my head. He offered advice in a truly caring way. He was a total gentleman, well respected and liked by all. I did not know of his passing until now (June 24, 2019). My sincere indolences to Todd and the rest of the Kersey family.
James Holt
June 24, 2019 | Lewes, De
My sincere condolences. He was a terrific individual and an excellent basketball official.
Ray McClure
April 23, 2019 | ATLANTA
Remembered By
Calvin Mansfield
April 23, 2019 | Hampton, VA
it's been a quick year Jess, called any technicals up there?
don casey
April 22, 2019 | El Cajon, CA | Friend
Dad & I just found out last night...We are so sorry for your loss...dad & Jesse played softball together years ago...sending prayers to your family..
Doug Stroupe & Sherry Coffey
June 03, 2017 | Yorktown, VA
I HAVE JSUT LEARNED OF HIS PASSING. I AM SAD AND WANT TO EXPRESS ME HEART FELT CONDOLENCES TO ALL HIS FAMILY. EVEN THOUGH I KNEW HIM CASUALLY, HE WAS ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN AND DISPLAYED MUCH CLASS AND DIGNITY.
I KNEW HIM THROUGH OFFICIATING AND THROUGH HIS SON, BRYAN. HE TAUGHT ME THIS SIMPLE PHASE THAT I HAVE USED WITH THE DISCIPLINE AND ART HE TAUGHT ME IN OFFICIATING,
" TO HAVE THE TRUST, RESPECT, AND CONFIDENCE OF THE PLAYERS, COACHES AND GAME ADMINISTRATORS, IS THE HIGHEST...
CALVIN MANSFIELD
May 08, 2017 | HAMPTON, VA
To the Kersey Family, Know that you all are in our prayers for comfort and healing. Jess, I always considered a great friend even though I did not see him often. When we did we always had great conversations. I know that our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ will have him refereeing all the sports games in Heaven. God bless you all. -Brent Hughes and Family
Brent Hughes
May 01, 2017 | Williamsburg, VA
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
Griffin
May 01, 2017
Hi Mrs.Kersey
Just found out today, that my dear friend when home to be with the Lord. My prayers are with you. He touch every person he met in a positive way, such a loving spirit and soul. I will miss my basketball talks with him, and the hugs, he always bestowed upon me.
Linda from Sams club
Better known as the Sheriff
Linda Cook
April 27, 2017 | Hampton, VA
