Jesse J. Crigger, Jr., 74, Kansas City, Kansas passed away October 2, 2021. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 7, 2021 with a visitation beginning at 1:00 PM at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701 N. 94th St., Kansas City, KS. Interment will be immediately following in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Jesse was born on April 26, 1947 in Twyla, Kentucky to Jesse, Sr. and Mary (Vaughn) Crigger. He was a proud Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving for the 23rd Infantry Division, (Americal) and was honorably discharged in January, 1971.
After Jesse got out of the Army, he went to work doing odd jobs, and started working for GM in 1976 and retired from there after 24 years. After retirement he was able to travel to many wonderful areas and see the country.
Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Juanita Simpson, Audrey Satomi, Winifred Snow, Geneva Williams; and brother, Harry Crigger.
Survivors include wife, Susan; sons, James (Gina) and Scott; six grandchildren, James, Jr., Ashley, Brock, Hailee, Jessica, and Aaron; one great grandchild, Weston; one brother, Verlin; and special friend, Arlene.