January 31 1936 February 07 2020
Jesse Spencer Stirling January 31, 1936 – February 07, 2020 Share this obituary Send Sympathy Gifts Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Jesse Spencer Stirling. Jr., 84, of Rexburg, Idaho passed away Friday February 7, 2020 after an arduous battle with Vascular Dementia. Jesse is survived by four children: Lisa K. Brown, Jason Eaton, Jennifer L. Sterling and Rebecca A. Derrick. Grandchildren: Eric Wade Hanson, Todd Aaron Hanson, Abigail Lynn Derrick, and Ellie Marie Derrick. Brother and sisters: Bill Dorman Sterling, Mary Ruth Tomblin, and Mattie Jane Crisan. Wives from previous marriages: Donna Kaye Coggin, Linda Lee Carter, and Gloria Whelply. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents Jesse Spencer Sterling, Sr. and Mary Estelle Dorman; brother and sisters: Emerson Lincoln Sterling, Bobbie Jean Sterling Moon, and Betty Jo Sterling Marshall. Jesse was a native of the Southeast United States, mostly Georgia and Alabama. Born in Ellerslie, Georgia. He lived in a variety of places including: Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Africa (military), Oregon, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Minnesota, Washington, Nevada, and Idaho. Jesse was an entrepreneur mostly, having careers in sales, insurance, and his own business in battery restoration. In his younger years he was known for his good looks and his ability to flirt! Many girls would have loved to go on a date with Jesse! He loved the outdoors and gardening. He was always up at dawn or before to enjoy the freshness of the morning, the wildlife and to tend his garden. He also loved to play basketball, a sport he played in high school, with his children, and continued to play for fun into his 70’s. Jesse is a military veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force as an Airman 2nd Class from 1956-1960; also being part of the K-9 unit during his tour in South Africa. He then served in the Army National Guard from 1960-1977. Jesse graduated from Baker High School in Columbus, GA, attended the University of Mississippi before the military, earned a certificate in automotive tune-up and diagnosis from Umpqua Community College in Oregon, and attended Lane Community College in Oregon as well. Jesse was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He loved serving in his callings and in his later years attending the temple often. Jesse was a kind and conscientious man, he loved Jesus Christ and tried to show that through the way he lived. His silliness, kindness, and quirky personality will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved him well. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jesse Spencer Stirling January 31 1936 February 07 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Rexburg, state: Idaho