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© Wilson-Little Funeral Home Purcell, Oklahoma October 31, 2016 Monroe "Smokie" Jessup January 24, 1920 ~ October 31, 2016 Monroe "Smokie" Jessup age 96, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 surrounded by his family at the Willowood Assisted Living in Mustang. He was born January 24, 1920 in Mt. Airy, North Carolina near Siler City. He was the 2nd of eight children born to Erastus Jessup and Ella [Gammons] Jessup. Smokie grew up a farm boy working on the family farm and attending Bonlee country school. As a teenager he gave his life to Christ and continued to be a faithful Christian all of his life. While in school he enjoyed playing baseball and was later offered a pitching contract with the New York Yankee's farm team. He turned it down to stay at home and help support the family. In 1939 he joined the U. S. Army and proudly served his country during WWII, serving nearly six years. He spent time at Ft. Bragg, NC and at Ft. Sill, OK. Smokie was awarded (3) bronze stars, the EAMET Campaign Medal and the American Defense Service Medal. He served in Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. After being honorably discharged he returned Oklahoma where he married Eletha Bell in 1946. Together they raised one daughter, Gloria Jean. Smokie enjoyed spending time with Gloria teaching her how to hunt and fish. They also enjoyed riding horses and going to horse shows. Smokie worked most of his life as a professional Brick Mason and later Building and Home Contractor. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union Local #5 in OKC. In 1965 he moved to Tuttle and attended the Tuttle First Baptist Church and had taught Sunday School. In 1979 Smokie married Virginia Smith and together with several other couples enjoyed traveling to Yuma, AZ; Ruidoso, NM; South Texas and later made their home at Lake Eufaula, OK in 1985. In 2006 he moved to Mustang to be closer to his daughter Gloria and her family who lived in Tuttle. Smokie was preceded in death by: Parents, Erastus and Ella Jessup; Wife, Virginia Jessup in 2014; Two sisters, Gladys and a infant Ruby; Three brothers, Cleo, Aubrey and Bill. He is survived by: One daughter, Gloria Jessup and Glen Adams of Tuttle, Two sisters, Versie and Betty of NC; One granddaughter, Mandy York and husband Wes of Tuttle, Two great grandsons, Quinton and Ethan York of Tuttle; Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, Nov. 4th 2016 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Newcastle, OK. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sunbeamfamilyservices.org. |
© Wilson-Little Funeral Home Purcell, Oklahoma January 2019 Eletha Pearl [Bell] Jessup October 8, 1925 ~ January 11, 2019 Eletha Pearl Jessup age 93, of Tuttle, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at Willowood Assisted Living Center in Mustang, OK. Eletha was born on October 8, 1925, in Cement, Oklahoma. She was one of three children born to Jesse William Bell and Mollie [Sewell] Bell. Eletha attended Cement Schools all twelve years, graduating with the class of 1943. She then attended one year at Hardin Junior College in Wichita Falls, Texas. After WWII was over she moved back to Oklahoma and married Monroe “Smokie” Jessup in 1946. Together they raised one daughter, Gloria Jean Jessup. They first lived in North Carolina for five years and OKC for 14 years before moving to Tuttle in 1965. While living in Tuttle, Eletha was a faithful Christian and member of the Tuttle First Baptist Church for nearly 50 years. She taught Sunday school for many years, was a Girl Scouts Leader for many years and was a member of the Eastern Star. Eletha worked most of her life as a homemaker and as a secretary. She first worked in the insurance business and banking business. Then, she later worked at Tinker AFB and then for the FAA. After retiring she enjoyed living in South Texas for 20 years during the Oklahoma winters. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by: Parents, Jesse and Mollie Bell. Sister, Lucille Huffine and husband Hilbert. Infant brother, Jesse Lee Bell. A niece, Mary Word. She is survived by: Daughter, Gloria Jessup and husband Glen Adams of Tuttle, OK. Granddaughter, Mandy York and husband Wes of Tuttle, Two great grandsons, Quinton and Ethan York of Tuttle, One niece, Becky Ernest and husband Melvin of Norman, One nephew, Jim Huffine of Tuttle. Cousin, George and Janice Duncan of Cordell and Deloise Duncan and husband Gene. Funeral services will be 10:00A.M. Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Tuttle First Baptist Church. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tuttle First Baptist Church. Arrangements are with Wilson-Little Funeral Home, 3132 Tri City Ave, Newcastle, OK |
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