Memphis, Tennessee
Jesse Wilburn, Jr.Memphis, TNJesse Wilburn, Jr., 81, of Memphis, TN, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2017. Jesse was a graduate of Melrose High School Class of 1954. He was a graduate of Tennessee State University where he starred on the 1956 Nation's Championship football team that beat...
Read MoreI met Mr. Wilburn on one occasion many years ago. Both he and Mrs. Wilburn were very kind and gracious. My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Wilburn, Barry and Kelvin. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Eternal rest give unto him O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Belinda Dawson
December 21, 2017 | Edmonton, AB
Farewell to a legend of great stature and class. When I enrolled at TN A&I in 1957, Jesse had graduated; but his legend was alive and well via student storytellings and endearments. As a freshman, I stayed in the room bearing his name on the door. The legend beheld was that Jesse Wilburn and Percy Hines were the best running backs to ever play at the school or anywhere. I was fortunate to meet Jesse and do business with him in 1968, when I worked for Mahalia Jacksons Chicken Systems. He...
Robert B. Hooks
December 16, 2017 | Alexandria, VA | Friend
My condolences to the family....Mr. Wilburn will be missed....and special prayers sent for Mrs..Wilburn...and family......much love.....
Susie Arnett
December 15, 2017 | Memphis, TN
I am thankful in meeting Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn. I extend my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Margaret Wilburn and her family during their most grevious moment. May God forever comfort you .
Sharon V. Olden
Memphis TSU Alumni Chapter
Sharon Olden
December 11, 2017 | Memphis, TN
Donnie and Jewel, I am saddened to hear of the Glorification of your Brother, Jesse. I am lifting you and your entire Family up in prayer. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His Saints. Psalm 116:15 ❤
Sandra Hanna-Burns
December 09, 2017 | Memphis, TN
I'm extending my condolences and deepest sympathy to the the entire family in their mourning of a dearly and sure-2-be MISSED, LOVED ONE, MR. JESSE WILBURN, JR. I met MR. JESSE once through his son, Barry and it was a pleasure. Mrs. WILBURN, is so sweet and I will always remember her for she passed by me as I walking one afternoon, in which I considered one of the most heaviest-pouring rainy days, that I can remember in all of my 55 yrs of living, AND SHE CAME BACK WITH BARRY AND RESUCUED ME...
ANGELA CARTER
December 08, 2017 | MEMPHIS, TN
am thankful that I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Wilburn. He was truly a wealth of wisdom. I extend my condolences to Mrs. Wilburn and the entire family. Praying the Lord strengthen and keep you. May Mr. Wilburn's memories forever live in your hearts. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Wilburn for sharing your lives with so many. I
Q Taylor
December 08, 2017 | Memphis, TN
"REMEMBER THAT JESSE'S TORCH FOR THE MELROSE COMMUNITY AND HUMANITY WAS LIT HIGH. LET'S CONTINUE HIS LEGACY AND TRADITIONS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE WITH PRIDE AND HUMILITY."
LOVE,
DAVID L .ACEY ,SR. & YVONNE B. ACEY
December 08, 2017
Helen Y. Evans
December 08, 2017 | Memphis, TN