Danny Ray Jessie

EDMONTON – Danny Ray Jessie, 67, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born on July 11, 1957, in Glasgow, KY to the late Ovie Jessie and Loretta Jessie of Edmonton, KY who survives. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Talana Akin; and a sister, Vicky Bilbrey.

Mr. Jessie was a member of the Word of Life Church and enjoyed fishing, University of Kentucky Basketball, and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his mother, Loretta Jessie; a daughter, Stephanie Brewer of Columbia, KY; a son, Louis York (Bridgette) of Columbia, KY; five grandchildren, Samuel and Zachary Brewer and Emma, Dani, and Molly York; Mark Jessie (Buffy), Jo Ann Phelps (Gene), and Bruce Jessie (Allison) all of Edmonton, KY; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Jessie-Wilson Funeral Home with burial in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00-8:00pm and will continue Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm at Jessie-Wilson Funeral Home.

Bro. Randy Parnell will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Zach Brewer, Sam Brewer, Brian Phelps, Shane Frey, Spencer Phelps, Kyle Jessie, and Matthew Jessie.