Larry Charles Jessie, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Charles Reuben and Audra Nevelyn (Redford) Jessie, was born November 14, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois and departed this life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Lexington at the UK Medical Center. He was 78 years of age.
He was a retired Veteran, having served in the United States Air Force and was a Railroad Engineer having worked for Northwestern and Union Pacific.
Survivors include three children: Nickie Terry and husband Michael of Campbellsville, John Charles Jessie of Shelbyville and Amber Taraszka of Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Also two sisters and a brother: Linda Jessie Jones of Wisconsin, Deborah Jessie Roddy and husband Vernon of Campbellsville and Dan Jessie of New York; two grandchildren: Sawyer Phoenix Lange and Cody James Taraszka and his dog Bella.
To honor the request of Larry, cremation rites were chosen and no formal services are scheduled at this time.
Memorials are suggested to Dementia Alliance International.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.