Robert George "Bob" Jessup

Robert George "Bob" Jessup obituary

Robert George "Bob" Jessup

Robert Jessup Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham on Aug. 12, 2025.
Robert "Bob" George Jessup, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina, at the age of 91. Born on August 14, 1933, in Houston, Texas, Robert was the son of the late Grover Cleveland Jessup and Vara Branch Jessup.

Robert graduated from Durham High School in 1950. He served four years in the United States Navy, stationed in Cuba. He dedicated 30 years of his professional life to the UNC School of Dentistry.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Betty R. Jessup. Robert's legacy continues through his daughter, Kathy Kress, and her husband, Paul. He was a proud grandfather to Laura Watkins (Kirby) and Andy Kress (Lauren), and a great-grandfather to seven great-grandchildren.

The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral and Cremation Services of Durham. Services are pending.

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Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham

1105 Broad Street PO Box 2913 (zip 27715), Durham, NC 27705

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