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.
Thank you so much to everyone visiting this page. We will miss Big Jesse tremendously and would love to have you share your favorite memories of him here.
13 entries.
Chiquita Davis
from Memphis wrote on September 23, 2021 at 11:25 PM
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.
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.... 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
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.
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
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... Collapse
