Jesse Howard Mcelrath

Mr. Jesse McElrath, 65, of Union City died Friday, September 2, 2016, in Union City. Services will be held at noon on Friday, September 9, 2016, at Rawls Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery.Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday at Rawls Funeral Home. Jesse was born May 12, 1951, in Hickman, Kentucky, to Jesse Howard McElrath, Sr. and Annie Louise Brown. Jesse was employed by Jimmy Dean Foods/Sara Lee Foods for many years. Jesse was a devoted and loving father. He was very proud of his family and loved being called “Papa” by his grandchildren. Jesse loved holidays and family get-togethers; any chance to spend time with his family was very important to him. Jesse was known for his kind, loving, and generous heart. All that truly knew him know he loved his whiskey, cigarettes, and some good blues. He will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him. Jesse leaves to cherish his memory his children Joshua McElrath and Jessica McElrath; ex wife Ruth McElrath; grandchildren Tyerek McElrath, Trinity McElrath, and Olivia McElrath; his five brothers, Steve McElrath, Jeff McElrath, Tommy (Wendy) McElrath, Richard McElrath and Jesse Foulks; his three sisters Linda (Kevin) Dodson, Rosalind McElrath, and Doris Jean Higgins; and a host of nieces , nephews, other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his mother Annie Louise Brown; his father, Jesse Howard McElrath; a brother, Evan McElrath; his two sisters Regina (Kaye) McElrath and Corene Foulks. Rawls Funeral Home – Union City 731-885-8110