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Jay Willis KESSLER

1941 - 2016

BORN

1941

DIED

2016

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McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory

38 Jackson Street

Newnan, Georgia

Jay KESSLER Obituary

KESSLER, Jay Willis Mr. Jay Willis Kessler, 75, of Gainesville, GA passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, GA. Jay was born June 10, 1941 in Redwood Falls, MN to the late Willis Franklin Kessler & Iva Lussenhop Kessler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dr. Alec C. Kessler. Jay grew up on a farm in Minnesota where his love of sports began. He graduated from the University of Minnesota where he played on the basketball team. After graduation, he began a 30 year career as an executive with IBM. Known as "Papa Jay" to not only his grandchildren, but also to the many children he came to know by attending the athletic events of his grandchildren. The positive impact he had on the young people he came to know will be a lasting legacy. He was beloved by all for his selflessness, integrity, and desire to help others. The memorial service is Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with Rev. Clare Whitlock officiating. The family will greet friends following the memorial service. Rather than flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to Pillars for Promise, 1048 Ft. Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 to establish the Papa Jay Scholarship. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com Survivors include wife, Ginger Dunlevy Kessler; son, Dr. Chad Kessler & wife Andrea; daughter-in-law, Rhea Kessler; brother, Curtis Kessler & wife Andi; grandchildren, Christopher Kessler, Nickolas Kessler, Houston Kessler, Lilly Kessler, Walker Kessler; numerous nieces and nephews. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jun. 12, 2016.

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Jon Niemann

August 10, 2016

To Ginger and family, you and Jay were my "heros" growing up in Redwood Falls. I remember Jay as an outstanding receiver on the Cardinal football team and basketball team. I even got to see him play at the U of M. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Roger Towler

August 10, 2016

Jay was a friend, member of Methodist youth group and classmate of my sister, Donna. Many good memories. Prayers for his family.

Florence, Charlie and judy Dunlevy

June 17, 2016

To Ginger Kessler and family,We send you our love and sympathy on Jay's death.We just got the notification in the Redwood Gazette. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Love,Florence, Charlie, and Judy Dunlevy

Susan Aldrich

June 13, 2016

So sorry to hear this news that Jay Kessler has left us. I worked with him at IBM Headquarters when he was in Manufacturing under Ron Hendricks. He was always kind, funny and very hard working. Jay made a difference.

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June 13, 2016

I am SO sorry to see this. Jay was one of the relatively few managers that I really respected for their ability and integrity. In my opinion, Jay is one of the few who "made a difference".
Lew Forbes

June 12, 2016

I worked with Jay when he was a marketing manager in Baltimore and am sorry to learn of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Lynn Hammond

Steve Pankow

June 12, 2016

Jay was a wonderful man, a kind and generous neighbor and a positive influence on everyone he met. Our sincere sympathy on the passing of a great guy!

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