Big Jesse

Jesse Jacquez Hence, widely known as “Big Jesse” was born March 2, 1984, in Memphis, Tennessee to Sammie Hence Sr. and Virginia Glass, the second of four sons. He graduated from Carver High School in 2002 and met the love of his life with whom he fathered four sons and one daughter.

Big Jesse loved his family and was an O.G. in the streets. He loved to get money and was a serial entrepreneur with his most recent endeavor being a car and tire dealer. He was also a big brother and mentor to many, teaching younger males survival skills and entrepreneurship.

Jesse departed this life on August 18, 2021 in his hometown surrounded by his family. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, LaQuanta Ellis-Hence, four sons: Carlos Douglas, T’Marion Hence, Cordarious Ellis, Jaishaun Ellis; one daughter: Jaqueria Ellis; parents: Sammie Hence Sr. and Virginia Glass; three brothers: Tomario Hewlett, Sammie Hence Jr. (Laci Smithers), and Courtney Burton (Miyanta Burton); a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

Until We Meet Again...

The day you left and gained your wings
My heart just broke in two
I wish you could have stayed with me
But Heaven needed you

You left me with the memories
And I love you dearly still
No matter how much time goes by
You know I always will

You were a very special person
With kindness in your heart
And the love we had together
Grows stronger now we’re apart

I know I cannot bring you back
Although I wish it everyday
But a piece of me went with you
The day you went away

LaQuanta Ellis-Hence

Family is where life begins and love never ends...

Dear Dad...

If tears could build a stairway
And our memories were a lane,
I would come straight up to heaven,
Just to bring you home again.

No final words were spoken,
We had no time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.

Our hearts are still filled with sadness,
Of course, tears still flow
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.

You wouldn’t want us to mourn any more
But to remember precious memories we shared,
Life has so many more in store

You shall never be forgotten,
And I pledge to you today,
You hold a special place in my heart,
And that is where you shall stay.

T'Marion, Cordarious, Jaqueria, Carlos, Jaishaun

The family of Big Jesse would like to express our deepest appreciation for everyone’s sympathy as we mourned his loss. The shared memories from all of you along with the many phone calls and texts, flowers, cards, Facebook messages, and words of condolences meant a great deal to all of us. To everyone who reached out to us during our time of mourning, we are grateful for your continued support and love during our time of need. Big Jesse will truly be missed by all who knew him.

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Chiquita Davis from Memphis wrote on September 23, 2021 at 11:25 PM

You will be truly missed bra law.

You will be truly missed bra law.... Collapse

Tilina johnson from Memphis tn wrote on September 4, 2021 at 11:39 AM

U can rest now god gave u your wing jessie

U can rest now god gave u your wing jessie... Collapse

Maxine “Rere” Reynolds from Southaven wrote on September 3, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Big Jesse you were a great guy and became a great friend. Was around you so much that you became my cousin!! Lol 🥲 I hate to write this because I didn’t expect it to be you. But in this life we have to accept the things we have no answers to. I pray that YAH let’s your soul rest peacefully.

Jamella Wilson from Memphis wrote on September 3, 2021 at 7:50 PM

Rip Uncle 💜 never forgotten I always see love you and the memories we shared💜

Rip Uncle 💜 never forgotten I always see love you and the memories we shared💜... Collapse

Cashara Scott from Horn Lake wrote on September 3, 2021 at 6:24 PM

You were truly one of the ‘realest’ people I’ve ever met. Your absence will most definitely be felt. 💜 May The Most High bless and keep your family.

You were truly one of the ‘realest’ people I’ve ever met. Your absence will most definitely be felt. 💜 May The Most High bless and keep your family.... Collapse

Kourtney Gleeton from Memphis wrote on September 3, 2021 at 5:33 PM

REST UP BIG JESSIE... YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED ALWAYS AND FOREVER 🙏😪

REST UP BIG JESSIE... YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED ALWAYS AND FOREVER 🙏😪... Collapse

Earl Glass from Memphis wrote on September 3, 2021 at 1:40 PM

Words cannot express my sympathies for all of our families in this time of loving memories. I know that Jesse is well loved and respected. He had great character and a big heart. In loving memory of Jesse, Uncle Earl

Words cannot express my sympathies for all of our families in this time of loving memories.
I know that Jesse is well loved and respected. He had great character and a big heart.

In loving memory of Jesse,
Uncle Earl... Collapse

Evelyn Lott from Memphis wrote on September 3, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Him y'all have my deepest sympathy , your boys are my boys even though they are all grown up to be fine young men , I m sorry I couldn't see Big Jesse off to glory cause I m fighting covid 19 , but I m praying for my Glass & Hence family , love yall

Courtney Marion from San Antonio wrote on September 3, 2021 at 11:51 AM

You will be truly missed BIG JESSE keep watching over us love Courtney

You will be truly missed BIG JESSE keep watching over us love Courtney... Collapse

Chiquiva Perry from Colorado Springs wrote on September 3, 2021 at 11:48 AM

RIH Big Jessie. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

RIH Big Jessie. 🙏🏽🙏🏽... Collapse

Trina Parker from Memphis wrote on September 3, 2021 at 11:38 AM

Sending my love and condolences to you my dear Cousins.

Sending my love and condolences to you my dear Cousins.... Collapse

Chiqiera Jones from Memphis wrote on September 3, 2021 at 11:35 AM

I can’t be there due to me being sick but you and the family are in my prayers much love sis

I can’t be there due to me being sick but you and the family are in my prayers much love sis... Collapse

Jay Shields from Memphis, TN wrote on September 3, 2021 at 3:58 AM

Since the first day that we met, you kept it 100. You will be dearly missed lil Homie. I love you always my brother.

Since the first day that we met, you kept it 100. You will be dearly missed lil Homie. I love you always my brother.... Collapse

Big Jesse

Until We Meet Again...

LaQuanta Ellis-Hence

Family is where life begins and love never ends...

Dear Dad...

T'Marion, Cordarious, Jaqueria, Carlos, Jaishaun

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