Donnie Ray Jessie

Donnie Ray Jessie, 78, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, January 30, 2026, at Taylor Regional Hospital.

He was born July 13, 1947, in Metcalfe County, to the late Fred and Bessie England Jessie.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilbert “Curly” Jessie and Fred Jessie, Jr. and two sisters, Ziola Jessie Garrett and Vonnie Mae Jessie Walls.

Donnie attended Hadley Community Church and retired from Gate Petroleum.

Survivors include:

His wife of 48 years – Dean Cowan Jessie of Columbia

His children – Randy Carter (Kathy), Tammy Morrison (Shane), Kenny Jessie (Tanya) and Danny Jessie (Krishana) all of Columbia

His sister – Lois Jessie Sexton of Columbia

His grandchildren – Dustin Morrison (Taylor), Jacob Morrison (Mattie), Reagan Jessie, Daniel Hagerty, Amber Hagerty, Mariah Grant (Jon), Makayla Bradshaw (Austin), Michael Jessie, Brylan White

His great-grandchildren – Addie Grant, Oaklyn Bradshaw, Amelia Bradshaw and expecting Baby Morrison in May

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Elbert Hadley and Bro. Clifton Cowan officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 4:00 P.M. Tuesday

Casket Bearers – Shane Morrison, Dustin Morrison, Jacob Morrison, Terry Rowe, Brian Miller, Johnny Carter

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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