JESSUP, John Edward, age 51 of Crystal River died Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center. Born in Union City, IN he came to Crystal River 16 years ago from Nashville, TN. He was a Laborer, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, avid book reader and loved art.Survivors include his Daughter: April Brown Greenville, Ohio; Brother: Ronald Jessup of Inverness, FL; Sister: Phyllis Ray of Hernando, FL; 2 Grandchildren: Lacie Cates and Christopher Brown.ARRANGEMENTS BYMERRITT FUNERAL HOMEBROOKSVILLE CHAPEL(352) 796-6699Family Owned & Operated""www.merrittfuneral.com""