James Jay Kessick's Obituary
James Jay Kessick, 73, of Ashland, KY, born June 29th 1947 in Huntington WV to Harry and Marjorie Kessick went to be with his lord and savior Tuesday, April 6th 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Glenda Kessick; mother Marjorie Kessick; father Harry Kessick; and brother Daniel Kessick. He was the Pastor of Abundant life Baptist Church where he dedicated his life to serving our lord and savior. He made sure his family knew the lord, and took children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to church with him. He was married to the love of his life Glenda for 53 years before she left this world to wait for him in Heaven. They had three children Leca (William) Thompson of Ashland, KY., Gerald (Rita) Kessick South Point Ohio, and Melissa (Rob) Roy of Chesapeake, Ohio; eight great-grandchildren, William (Brittany) Thompson, Mary Kessick, Sarah Thompson, Cassandra (Curtis) Chaffin, Seth Thompson, Michael Kessick, Kayla (Jeremy) Lewis and Noah Thompson; 13 great grand-children Anna, Eli, Danielle, Aiden, Aubrie, Jasamaynne, Aubrey, Isaac, Mathew, Bentley, Quinn, James. Coreline. He is also survived by his two brothers Richard (Jody) Kessick and Steve (Patty) Kessick; his sister Carolyn Hyers; honorary grand-children, Ava, Sophie and Ella. He was blessed with a wonderful church family who stood by him for many years. James loved to trout fish and visit and witness to people. He wanted everyone to know about the lord. There wasnt a time when he didnt have a smile, or words of encouragement for someone. Family, friends, and others whose lives James touched are invited to the funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio with visitation being held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland, KY. James wanted everyone to know that it is not Goodbye, but Ill see you in Heaven. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com. Visitation HALL FUNERAL HOME
Friday, April 16, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
625 COUNTY ROAD 775PROCTORVILLE, Ohio 45669
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Friday, April 16, 2021
11:00 AM
625 COUNTY ROAD 775PROCTORVILLE, Ohio 45669
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