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Jessie Adams Obituary
Jessie V. Adams, "Poor Jess", 75 Sunrise April 17, 1939, Sunset at August 16, 2014. Born in Brookhaven Mississippi to Rosetta Jackson and Harvey Adams.
He was retired from General Motors 38 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Rosetta Jackson and Harvey Adams, 5 brothers, daughter Jessica Adams and grandson Derrick Adams.
Poor Jess enjoyed fishing, riding his boat, spending time barbecuing with this family and friends, playing with his grandkids and great grandkids and working in his yard.
He is survived by his loving wife Jessie Adams of 50 years, 1 daughter Valerie (Vincent) Black, 2 sons Marcus (Patricia) Adams, Derrick (Cassandra) Adams, 1 brother Grandberry (Margee) Adams, 2 sisters in law Odell (Lonnie) Mckissic, Mattie (Frank) Lilly, 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 special friends Johnella Ramsey and Hattie McNulty, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Solid Rock Baptist Church, with family hour at 10:30.
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Memories and Condolences
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August 22, 2014
With deepest sympathy; praying for the family,
Jay & Bertha Black
Darlean Adams
August 21, 2014
I am sorry to here of jessie death I send you my thoughts and prayers R.I.H.
Curtis and Sharon McCatrey
August 21, 2014
To The Family of Mr. Jessie Adams, Our Sympathy and Prayers are with you all and May GOD give you all strength. GOD BLESS ALWAYS!!!
August 21, 2014
You will be missed Jesse. You and Lady J have been wonderful neighbors. Ardene & Steven Martin
Sonia Wright
August 21, 2014
Jessie R.I.H you was a good man.
Cornelius Wright
August 21, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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