In Memory Of
Jessie Centers
1938
2023
Jessie Centers
February 23, 1938 — July 11, 2023
Jessie Centers, age 85 passed away July 11th 2023 while surrounded by loved ones. Jessie is preceded in death by his parents Arthur Centers and Elizabeth Caudill, brother James and beloved sister-in-law Ann Elam. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Irene; daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Joe Bear, daughter Barb Moore, daughter and son-in-law Sandy and Roger Coffee; grandchildren Jennifer Gilliam,Joshua Bear (Natalie Elkins), Brandy Bailey, Stevie Moore, Tristen Moore, Jesse Fugate, Amanda Fugate, great-grandchildren Cooper Bear, Gracyn Gilliam, Wyatt Gilliam, Dylan Bailey, Gabi Bailey, Jackson Dillon, Madison Fugate, Colton Fugate, Jessie James Fugate; sisters Bobbie Harr, Dorothy Suggs, Mallie King, Mavis Engle and brothers Bill Centers, Lark Centers, Arthur Centers, Charlie Centers, Jeff Skaggs, Tommy Skaggs, Johnnie Skaggs, Willie Skaggs, Eddie Skaggs, beloved sister-in-law Pauline Deraway and many more beloved friends and family.
Jessie was born in Blackey, KY to Arthur Centers and Elizabeth Caudill. At the young age of 14, Jessie set out for Ohio to find work and a better life. He traveled (hitchhiked) back and forth from Ohio to Kentucky to see the love of his life Irene in between working hard in various construction positions. They married in 1957 and moved to Dayton, Ohio. They eventually settled in and raised their three daughters in Huber Heights. Jessie worked his way up and overcame many obstacles to start his own concrete business, Jessie Centers Cement Contractors. Jessie retired from his business in 2005 but stayed busy until he passed away. Jessie had an unparalleled work ethic as well an unparalleled heart for people. Having come from humble beginnings, he had an incredibly generous and selfless spirit and never hesitated to help anyone in need. The number of people he helped and the ways he helped others over the years are too many to count. Whether providing jobs to many people and teaching them the concrete/cement trade to opening his home to others, he was always willing to step up and provide a helping hand to anyone in anyway he possibly could.
Jessie loved Bluegrass music and attended Bluegrass festivals often. He enjoyed stock car racing and was a longtime NASCAR fan. (For years he could be seen sporting his favorite NASCAR jacket) He could be found sitting in his chair next to Irene in her chair enjoying their favorite soap operas and talking about their life together with family. They went to sleep every night holding hands.
Jessie had a significant lasting impact on everyone around him which will be felt for years and generations. Jessie will be missed and remembered with love and admiration by all who knew him.
A visitation will be held on Monday, July 17, 2023 from 8:30am to 10:30am at the Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will immediately follow at 10:30am. Jessie will be laid to rest at West Charleston Cemetery, Tipp City.
To share a memory of Jessie, or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Jessie's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.
Jessie was born in Blackey, KY to Arthur Centers and Elizabeth Caudill. At the young age of 14, Jessie set out for Ohio to find work and a better life. He traveled (hitchhiked) back and forth from Ohio to Kentucky to see the love of his life Irene in between working hard in various construction positions. They married in 1957 and moved to Dayton, Ohio. They eventually settled in and raised their three daughters in Huber Heights. Jessie worked his way up and overcame many obstacles to start his own concrete business, Jessie Centers Cement Contractors. Jessie retired from his business in 2005 but stayed busy until he passed away. Jessie had an unparalleled work ethic as well an unparalleled heart for people. Having come from humble beginnings, he had an incredibly generous and selfless spirit and never hesitated to help anyone in need. The number of people he helped and the ways he helped others over the years are too many to count. Whether providing jobs to many people and teaching them the concrete/cement trade to opening his home to others, he was always willing to step up and provide a helping hand to anyone in anyway he possibly could.
Jessie loved Bluegrass music and attended Bluegrass festivals often. He enjoyed stock car racing and was a longtime NASCAR fan. (For years he could be seen sporting his favorite NASCAR jacket) He could be found sitting in his chair next to Irene in her chair enjoying their favorite soap operas and talking about their life together with family. They went to sleep every night holding hands.
Jessie had a significant lasting impact on everyone around him which will be felt for years and generations. Jessie will be missed and remembered with love and admiration by all who knew him.
A visitation will be held on Monday, July 17, 2023 from 8:30am to 10:30am at the Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will immediately follow at 10:30am. Jessie will be laid to rest at West Charleston Cemetery, Tipp City.
To share a memory of Jessie, or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Jessie's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jessie Centers, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, July 17, 2023
8:30 - 10:30 am (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
Service
Monday, July 17, 2023
Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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