Mr. Jesser was a 1962 graduate of Charleston High School and attended Morris Harvey College (now the University of Charleston), Concord College, Marshall University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Richmond Professional Institute. He was a 1967 graduate of Hampden-Sydney College, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Social Fraternity. He was a 1972 graduate of West Virginia University College of Law, where he was a member of the West Virginia Law Review. Upon graduation from law school he became associated with the firm of Love, Abbot and Hill in Fayetteville, eventually becoming Jesser & Associates, where he remained throughout his professional life.
He was a former member of the Goochland, Va., Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Fayetteville Rotary Club. He was also a former president of the Oak Hill Rotary Club. During his professional career he served as president of the Fayette County Bar Association; was a member of the Board of Governors of the West Virginia State Bar; and was founder and board member of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Public Defender Corporation. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Fayette County National Bank, where he served also as general counsel. He was a member of White Oak Country Club and Edgewood Country Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roxalana Bankead Banks Jesser. Mr. Jesser is survived by a sister, Betsy White of Charleston; his sons, Frederick Alexander Jesser IV and wife, Angela, of Williamstown and Banks Sutherland Jesser and wife, Courtney, of Sinks Grove; grandchildren, Gavin Dunbar McCraw, Lilia Roxalana, Monroe Beatrice and Frederick Alexander Jesser V; and longtime friend, Nancye Bazzle of Charleston.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Jessunder, 701 Lipps Road, Lewisburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your local Humane Society.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Lewisburg, is in charge of arrangements.
Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
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David Charles Hague
Skip was a childhood chum and lifelong friend. He was smart, quick-witted, master of the turn of phrase. His oversized personality charmed and often dazzled. With Skip's death, my universe is smaller and less joyful, but heaven is more interesting.
Bonita Lou Harkless (Lembright)
David, Your comments were very well written. Thank you for expressing our thoughts.
Stephen Andrew Hudson
Skip was a true character who always had a great sense of humor.
Carey C. "Pat" Campbell
I've known the Skipper since grade school. in fact we used to walk to school together in both Grade School and Jr High. It was a sad day when Pet passed several years ago and it's not easy now with Skip's passing. We will all miss them both. RIP you two we will be with you one day.