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Jesse Fellows Obituary
Carrboro
Jesse Lawton Fellows, 33, of Carrboro died unexpectedly Sunday, April 24, 2011 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
Jesse was born March 25, 1978 in Capetown, South Africa.
Jesse moved with his mother and step father to the United States in 1988 and he attended Frank Porter Graham Elementary School, Culbreth Middle School and Chapel Hill High School. He worked as bartender predominantly at Four Corners in Chapel Hill and Kanki Steakhouse in Durham. Jesse was an avid sports fan and had the most amazing capacity to remember any and every sports statistic for the last 25 years. His dream was to become a sports commentator. His passion in life was UNC basketball and football, Vikings football and Athletics baseball.
Jesse is survived by his mother, Coaina Nel, his father, Errol Fellows, his brother, Ethan Nel and his step father, Peter Nel.
A memorial service will be held at a later date as soon as his father joins us from South Africa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Research and Support Foundation, P.O. Box 10983, Rockville MD 20849
The Fellows family is under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Durham.
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Tom Taylor
May 21, 2011
I had the priviledge of meeting Jesse at Four Corners. I have memories of discussing with Jesse any and everything related to our basketball, football, and baseball Tar Heels. Jesse was a kind and friendly young man. I offer my sincere condolences to his family.
Valerie, Jimmy and Tracey. Wild.
May 7, 2011
In memory of Jesse whose star shone briefly but so brightly.
Derrick Fellows
May 6, 2011
The first time I saw you, would also be the last time I saw you, but your ready smile, engaging manner and boyish charm has remained with me through all these years and for me you will remain "Forever Young"
Virginia Sheppa
May 1, 2011
Jesse and I met at A Southern Season in 2004, and became extremely close after that. Even though I was never really able to spend time at home, it never seemed to affect our friendship. I'd come back to chapel hill to visit on breaks or holidays, and we'd always pick up right where we left off. He was a one of a kind person, and an amazing friend. Thanks for the amazing memories Jesse!
Jesse and Xabien- Wrightsville Beach, 2005
Leanne Simon
May 1, 2011
Jesse was generous, understanding, compassionate and kind... and if basketball was on- also very, very loud.
My son and I lived with Jesse for some time, and I never could have asked for a better roommate, beach trip companion, or friend.
I only wish we had had more time.
Alyssa Boreiko
April 28, 2011
I have known Jesse since I was 11 years old. He was a good friend of my brother's and we will miss him dearly. Jesse was a great man, very creative and had a gentle soul. My prayers are with his family. You will be missed Jesse and never forgotten.
kathie dudley
April 28, 2011
"when he shall die.take him and cut him out in little stars,and he will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun"
Tom Carey
April 27, 2011
Jesse and I were roommates in Carrboro back in 2002. Jesse was one of the most genuine and good-natured people that I have ever known. I used to run into him a lot when I visited NC and it always felt like we hadn't missed a beat. We always had something sports related to talk about. I miss him a lot. My heart goes out to Jesse's parents, brother and his close group of friends down in NC. There are a lot of people that love him.
April 27, 2011
Jesse and I were childhood friends after he first moved to the NC. While our lives drifted apart after high school, I remembered and will continue to remember him as a smart and witty guy quick with a joke and quicker with a smile. -Frank Cole
Karla Boreiko
April 27, 2011
We remember all the movies our son, Nathan, and Jesse made and the stories that followed. Those boys were certainly "creative"! We offer our condolences to the family and his friends.
Karla and Craig Boreiko
April 27, 2011
We fondly remember Jesse growing up in South Africa and more recently as a grown man in North Carolina. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family at this time of loss.
Joanne and Glen Barton
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