Jesse Doyle Jamerson, Sr., age 81, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, following an extended illness.
Mr. Jamerson was born on March 11, 1941, in Banks County, Georgia, to the late J.D. and Leola Jamerson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Connie Jamerson; sisters, Ann Moore, of Cleveland; Mattie Jean Armour, of Alto.
Mr. Jamerson was a member of Yonah Congregational Holiness Church. He was an avid Bible reader and had completely read the Bible 160 times in 13 years. He also enjoyed working Sudoku puzzles. Jesse had retired from Warren Featherbone Company in Gainesville with 47 years of dedicated service; during his time there, he became an avid tomato gardener (no relation to his job duties), which brought a lot of business to the company.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jesse Jamerson, Jr. and Linda, of Alto; grandchildren, Tripp Jamerson, of Cornelia; Alex Jamerson, of Alto; sister, Linda Jamerson, of Cornelia; brother-in-law and his spouse, Jacob Armour, and Sue, of Alto;
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with Pastor Delma Simmons and Pastor Howard Payne officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
