Jesse Heslep, 25, of Smyrna, died Monday, February 27th, 2017. Jesse graduated in 2009 from Smyrna High School. He was known for his musical giftedness. He was rarely seen without a guitar in his hands, his fingers on the piano keys, or a harmonica in his mouth. He was also known as the most loving, kind hearted, tender soul. He loved his family so deeply, never missing a day to tell them just how much. Jesse was an avid music historian and a classic car enthusiast. Jesse is preceded in death by his grandfather, James Spencer, grandmother, Wanda Owens, and Uncle Terry Spencer. Jesse is survived by his devoted father, Tim, of Smyrna, brother Matt of San Diego, California, grandparents Jerry and Pat Heslep of Parkersburg, WV aunts Robin Spencer of Paden City, WV and Gwen Justice of Mineral Wells, WV, Nova Spencer of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, uncles Tony Spencer and his wife Ulyana of Troy, Ohio, Tom Spencer of Bellefonte Pennsylvania, Mark Heslep of Vienna, WV, and Todd Heslep of Parkersburg and WV and several cousins. Funeral service will be held at Woodlawn-Roesh-Patton Funeral Home, Nashville, on March 4, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. The family will receive visitors from 10:00 until the time of the service.
