John Douglas Jessee, Sr

John Douglas Jessee, 78, of Emporia, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016. He was the widower of Merle Jessee. Also, he was preceded in death by one brother, William G. Jessee. He is survived by a daughter, Lynn Jessee Moseley and husband Troy, a son, John Douglas Jessee, Jr., one grandchild, Heather Moseley Smith and husband Dave, and one great-grandchild; Freya Lorainne Smith. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 12 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 13. Interment will follow at Greensville Memorial Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.owenfh.com.