Kenneth R. Jesse

December 27, 1936 - March 2, 2019

Ken Jesse of Swartz Creek died in the presence and comfort of his family on March 2, 2019. Ken was born on December 27th, 1936 to Clifford and Alice Jesse. He married Sarah Jesse on May 1st, 1964 in Caro, Michigan. Ken served in the US Army Chemical Core Division. He was a member of Phoenix United Methodist Church. He was employed at General Motors, retiring in 1989. Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping throughout his life. He was blessed by his children Neale and Julie, with many years spent traveling and camping throughout the US. In his later years, his life was lit up with arrival of his two grandchildren Abby and Adam Jesse. These years were spent attending scholastic and athletic events for them, including memorable vacations with his family. Surviving are his wife Sarah, son Neale, daughter Julie, grandchildren Adam & Abby, their mother Lesley, sisters Myrtle, Mary (Arnold), Brother Bob (Carol), and many nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger, Bill, Fran, Earl Jesse, and Bill Cunningham. Ken recently celebrated his 35th year of being a member of A.A. where he received exponential support. Memorial services will be held at Phoenix United Methodist church by Pastor Sang Chun at 12:00 PM Friday March 8th, 2019. Military honors and burial will be at 2:30 PM Mon. March 11, 2019 at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. **Those desiring may make contributions to Phoenix United Methodist church or Muscular Dystrophy. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com