Jesse Niswonger

Jesse Niswonger, 94, of Jackson died Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at the Lutheran Home surrounded by family and loved ones.

He was born Aug. 29, 1927, in Jackson to Jesse Peter and Eleanor Kate Lorey Niswonger Sr. He and Janie Peel were married Dec. 30, 1944.

Jesse served in the U.S. Air Force.

He was pipefitter in Local 344, retiring in 1989. He loved fishing and camping.

He was a member of Shawnee Hills Baptist Church in Jackson.

Survivors include his wife, Janie Niswonger of Cape Girardeau; daughter, Joni Womack of Cape Girardeau; son, Jim (Jodi) Niswonger of Springville, Tennessee; sister, Joann (Arlo) Curtis of Chesterfield, Missouri; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill Niswonger; son, Jeff Niswonger; grandchild, Tracy Niswonger; and great-grandchild, Tyler Manjarrez.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson.

Funeral service will follow at noon Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Don Estes officiating. Burial will be at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorial contributions may be given to Shawnee Hills Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.