Jessie Abshire

May 1, 1944 - October 20, 2022

Jessie Abshire passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 20, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.
Jessie was born on May 1,1944 in Kaplan, Louisiana. Jessie loved farm life, carpentry, and his family and friends. He graduated from Kaplan High School and was an active member of the Future Farmers of America, a program which he cared for deeply. After high school, he attended the Vocational Technical School in Abbeville. Jessie was an excellent carpenter and enjoyed playing the handy man. He was honored to have built the pulpit & the kneelers for St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Lyons Point, LA.
He married his beautiful wife on July 29, 1967 in that same church in Lyons Point. The two were each other’s lifelong companions for 56 years and they were blessed with three children.
Jessie worked for Wyman Gordon for over 50 years as their head of Inventory and Shipping. He loved his job and made many lasting friendships there. He was known by his colleagues for his boundless energy and engaging humor.
He enjoyed helping others through organizations like PSI (Public Service Initiative) where he happily put his children to work and was awarded for his efforts and dedication to the cause.
Jessie is survived by his wife Brenda, and their two children Katherine and Shane: his grandchildren Jessi and Shane: brother Rodney and sisters: Ruby, Millie and Shirley: and many many family members and friends that loved him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents Nolan and Bertha Abshire and his son Shannon, a beautiful soul that we lost too soon.
Jessie will be remembered for his kindness, humility, humor and energetic spirit that served to strengthen everyone he met.
Visitation is Thursday October 27 at 5pm at Klein Funeral Home, 9719 Wortham Blvd in Houston. Funeral services will be held Friday October 28 at 2pm at the same location.