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...
T'Marion, Cordarious, Jaqueria, Carlos, Jaishaun
