Jesse Upson was born in 1950 in Colorado County, TX. He attended school at E.H. Henry in Eagle Lake, TX. Jesse confessed and was baptized at White Cloud Baptist Church and later became a member of Greater Rising Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Truman Scott, Sr.
Jesse was united in holy matrimony to Diane Scott and to this union, two sons were born: Jessie and Warren. He worked as a rice farmer, security guard, and at the gravel pit. He enjoyed barbecuing and spending time with family and friends.
On February 10, 2022, Jesse departed this life. He leaves to cherish his precious memories his loving and devoted wife, Diane; two sons: Jessie and Jesse, Jr. (Keandra); daughter, Monique; brothers: Cordis, Jr. (Carleen), Oliver (Renee), Edward (Eva), and Raymond (Gail); sister, Odessa (David); aunt, Castella; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
To celebrate Jesse's life, the family has entrusted the professional services to Ben Davis Funeral Home, 931 Preston St., Columbus, TX 78934.
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