Jessie Leon Smith

June 24, 1940 - September 3, 2020

Jessie Leon Smith, age 80, of Ripley passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at his home in Ripley TN. Jessie was born June 24, 1940 in Upland, CA. He is the son of the late John Henry and the late Lillie Bettina (Williams) Smith. He served in the Air Force and later was employed as a counselor at WTSP. Jessie is survived by one daughter: Bettina Hoggard of Ripley, TN and two sons: Ricky Sweeten of Hemit, CA, and Donald Sweeten of Ripley, TN: Brother of five sisters: Betty Schulz and Donna Rubble both of Coose Bay, OR, Judy Owens of Portland, OR, Janet Morris of Myrtle Creek, OR and Janice Vickere of Pendleton, OR, and one brother: Lonnie Smith of Eugene, OR; He also leaves two grandchildren: John Smith and Jesse Sweeten and one Great - Grandchild, Marie Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Smith and a brother Timmy Smith. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, September 11 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Terry Guinn officiating. Calling hours will be Friday, September 11 from 1pm until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN.