Jesse Kay Tackett Jr.

“ENJOY LIFE & HAVE FUN”

Jesse K Tackett Jr. passed peacefully on November 26, 2024. Born in Los Angeles, Ca. on

September 22, 1937, Jesse was preceded in death by his mother Mary Carpenter/Blackwell and

his siblings James, Ruth & Goldie. Born in the Great Depression Jesse found and cultivated a

strong work ethic mixed with undeniable humor as his core values and outlook on life. As a

result, he started working for PG&E at the young age of 18 and continued as a successful gas

serviceman for 40+ years where he exceled at his craft and made many friends along the way.

In his spare time, he was a devoted husband and father to his family. He is survived by his wife

Carol, son Steven and daughter Sharon. From Scout Master for Steven to Coaching Sharon in

softball, Jesse spent many hours encouraging and supporting his children’s success in their

activities. He also had a love of travel. Early on, he made sure his family experienced the great

outdoors with summer camping trips to Yosemite, Idaho and many other places. In 1976 the

family packed up the ‘bubble top mini-van’ and outlined the United States during its

bicentennial celebration. Visiting as many tourists’ spots as possible on the 25+ state

adventure, Jesse rooted his love of travel in his children. In retirement, he continued his travel

exploits as he cruised the world visiting many countries and continents but always returning

home wide-eyed and full of excitement to share his adventures. Even though his adventure

here on earth is over, his new journey starts with wishes of love and laughter forever.

Jesse rarely said good-bye, he would simply say “ENJOY LIFE & HAVE FUN.”