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Jesse Hamner Obituary
Jesse Clayton Hamner, Sr.
SPRINGFIELD - Jesse Clayton Hamner, Sr., 74, died on November 14, 2011 at 9:55 p.m. at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on September 22, 1937 in Mt. Vernon to George Washington and Charley Myrtle Poole Hamner.
Jesse worked for the State of Illinois Physical Services as a custodian and retired in 1998. He also worked for the City of Springfield as a Supervisor of Environmental Services for 38 years and retired in 2004.
He worked both these jobs concurrently to care for his family. Jesse also served his country in the United States Army.
Jesse was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and he spent 32 years with his wife, Robert Jane Alexander. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Leaving to cherish his memory: wife, Robert Jane Alexander of Springfield: two sons, Jesse C. Hamner Jr. of Las Vegas, NV and Korey K. Alexander of Springfield: three daughters, Michele Woolford of Atlanta, GA, Pamela Hamner of Denver, CO, and Shaun Cruise of Los Angeles, CA: four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Samuel W. Hale, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Cancer Association in Jesse's memory. W.W. White Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jesse Hamner
Carol Jones
November 22, 2011
Robert, Correy, "Baby Jesse", Brenda, Jeff and all family and friends..there are NO adequate words for the shared deep sorrow you and we have gone thru for the past too many years..."Foot" was a special friend who never ever failed in his support and love of all of us and many many whom he touched...He was always there always caring and always helping..Great Love, Thank You for sharing him and your lives for more than4 generations..as always..Carol (Irwin) Jones & Family
November 21, 2011
To Robert and Family; you have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your love one. It will take time for healing, and having faith in God will deliver you through these difficult times. May the Lord Bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you HIS favor and give you HIS peace. Numbers 6:24-26 Praying for you, and the rest of the Family, that HIS light be your Guide during these difficult times.
Our Prayer's are with you.
The Bowen -Thompson Family
JEAN JACKSON- ROBERSON
November 19, 2011
Jesse was a long-time friend. My sincere condolences to the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
RIP Jesse, my friend.
Tanya Glenn
November 19, 2011
Just want to express our condolences. Our family was neighbors of the Hamners for years on Patton Street. We loved them all. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family in your time of need. May God continue to watch over those of you who Jesse left behind.
Much love,
Tanya (Hawkins) Glenn
Cheryl (Hawkins) Brown
Stanley Hawkins
Doilene "Dodo" Hawkins
Stephen Bradley
November 19, 2011
May God bless you and your family.
Stephen Bradley
Desert Hot Springs, Ca
mary moore
November 18, 2011
To family of Jesse i give you my deepest sympathy.
Janet Walker Bradley
November 18, 2011
My family will always have very fond memories of Jesse way back from growing up as children thru my adult years. Rest in Peace & Love. Extended Brassfield family! Janet Walker
November 18, 2011
To the family of Jesse Hamner, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Terry & Rose Ransom, Springfield, IL
Don Schluter
November 18, 2011
I would like to express my condolence to the family of Jesse. I will always have fond memories from my youth and adult years knowing him. I am sorry I will not be able to attend Jesse's homecoming, as I am out of town, but I will be thinking of the family at this time of sorrow.
Carolyn (Sue) Dickerson
November 17, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Loren Alexander
November 17, 2011
My family will always have very sincere fond memories of Jesse from way back in the late 60's. Rest in Peace & Love. Extended Brassfield family ! Loren Alexander.....
Jo Ann Barger & Family
November 17, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Smith & Hunter Family
November 17, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
LISA RUSH & FAMILY
November 17, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Celinda Hearn
November 17, 2011
My heart goes out to the family of Jesse. Our family has known him a long time. He was a great friend of my father. He always had a beautiful spirit. I will really miss him. God Bless your Family. The family of Robert W. Holman
November 17, 2011
Words cannot express the love I have for you family!
Know that we are in continued prayer for all of you at this time!
Cast your cares upon the Lord, for He cares for you! 1Peter5:7
I will cherish the memories of the connection that we all have to one another through Aunt Charley, Uncle George, Jesse and my grandparents Leola and James Smallwood!
Jesse's smile will forever be in our hearts.
Valerie(Boyd)Stoner and family
Joy Walker
November 17, 2011
Jessie's bright light will be sorely missed! But that light will alway's be with those he loved most. With god's help and Jessie's sprit you will get through this too. Just carry him in your heart as he does you.
Michele (Henderson) Wilson
November 17, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Freddie and Cathy West
November 17, 2011
To the family of Jesse Hamner, we are so sorry for your loss. Jesse will truly be missed. He was a very nice man and I am sure you have many cherished memories of him. With sympathy,
November 17, 2011
Arthur Carey Sr
So So Sorry
Gwen Harrison
November 17, 2011
Dear Bobbie:
I am so glad I ran into you and Jesse just a few short months ago at Humphries. It was so good to see you both and the love that you two share. You and your family are in my prayers.
Your neighbor from many years ago!
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