Kenneth Eugene Jessup
Nov 10, 1952 - March 5, 2012
Kenneth Eugene Jessup, age 59, of St. Louis, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012, at Magnum Care Nursing Home in Saginaw.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 9, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ken was born in Alma, on November 10, 1952, the son of Theron and Letty Jessup. Ken graduated from St. Louis High School with the class of 1972, and was a lifelong resident of St. Louis. He had been employed by Alma Plastics, and was a self employed pole barn construction builder. Ken enjoyed playing guitar, and was an avid hunter. He was also a member of St. Louis Church of Christ.
He is survived by his parents Theron and Letty Jessup of St. Louis; 2 sons, Gary Jessup of St. Louis, and Marcus Jessup of St. Louis; 3 daughters, Layla and Trey Stewart of Kalamazoo, Pam Nieman of Merrill, Christie and Dan Pesce of Mt. Juliet, TN; 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, and 1 great granddaughter on the way; sister Cheryl and Howard Fisher of St. Louis; 2 brothers, Bob and Judy Jessup of Alma, Brian and Tammy Jessup of Alma, and several nieces & nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to family. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, Michigan.

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Published by The Morning Sun from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Jessup

15 Entries

Charmaine Shepler-Penner

March 28, 2012

I'm truly saddened to learn of Ken's passing but am confident he walks with our Lord. I have known Ken since we were children. He played music in a band with my brother Don for a long time. He worked with me in my bakery after his accident for a while. I have wonderful memories as many do. Kenny was a neat guy.

Christy (Burgard) Denman

March 14, 2012

My condolences to the family. Ken will be deeply missed by many.

Kevin McCormack

March 9, 2012

Sorry to hear of Kens passing and I know he is on the Gutair in the Kindom of Heaven. Ken was a good freind and fellow musician.

Esther Rose

March 8, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to all of Kens loved ones and family . Havent seen Ken in awhile but he was a good friend to me and a large part of my family and friends he'll never be forgotten we all shared many stories and times with ken prayers and may god bless all......

Kenneth Mizer

March 8, 2012

Ken was a good friend of mine for many years and though I moved to North Carolina In 1981. I still visited him on all my visits home until the last few years when times got hard and I was unable to get home for visits. So sorry to hear the news. I thought of him quite often. My prayers to all his family. Kenneth Mizer

JANIE SANCHEZ

March 8, 2012

you will be missed ken and your memories of you being my brother inlaw will stay in my memories prayers for the family thats left behind much love janie sanchez(st louis, mi)

Kirk Van Horn

March 8, 2012

God Bless the Jesup Family.Ken was a longtime friend and fellow Musician song writer and band member of mine. Ken was one of the best guitarists I have ever known. He had a unique style of his own but after an accident that stopped his music career. He still tried to continue to play with struggles. Woody Black another longtime friend was just reminiscing about Ken and his Music about a month ago at Woody's music shop in St. Louis MI. I have some tapes that are Band Zeus recorded years ago and Woody said he had the equipment to rerecord them and put it on CD. So Ken could listen to them I plan to still complete this project even through Ken has passed on. I know beyond a doubt that Ken is with Jesus right known. And when he gets a chance he will be Playing Guitar. After I heard Ken was in and accident while I was living in Texas .I had a dream .I was in Kens Room and I prayed the Salvation prayer with Him while he was in a comma and at that moment, I knew that Ken was saved and a year later while I visited him he told me that he remembered that same Experience. Jesus is good! Kirk (Big Bird) Van Horn

Tammy El-Salman

March 7, 2012

What a wonderful man I'm glad I met and was able to hear many stories he had. Although he is gone home, he has no more pain! My condolences to all the family. Kenny may be gone but will never be forgotten!!

Lou Ann Brennan

March 7, 2012

I sure enjoyed our reminising talks about growing up in St.Louis. I will miss him.

samantha toth

March 7, 2012

Kenny was always so much fun. Will be dearly miss.

Roger & Shelly Losey

March 7, 2012

So sorry to hear of Kens passing. I played in a band with Ken before his motorcycle accident, and unfortunately had lost track of him after I moved out of state. He was a great friend and will be missed!

cindy shiffer

March 7, 2012

my prayers go out to the jessup family..ken was a great guy and it was a privelage to know him..

Sherry Culver

March 7, 2012

My Condolences to Kens friends and family...I am so sorry for your loss...Ken was a great person to grow up knowing.

Jim and Dawn (Mann) Black

March 6, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Jessup family. Sorry to hear of your loss.

Lynn & Dick Martin

March 6, 2012

Bob,Judy and family,am so sorry to hear about your loss. You must have many fond memories to hold on to.
Lynn & Dick Martin