M r. Jessie Word, affectionately known as "Jeffro or Sweet Jessie" was born January 28, 1953 to the late Robert and Carrie Word.  He departed this life on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Jessie accepted Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Villula, Alabama.  He retired from Pillowtex Mills and later to went to work for Walmart, most recently at the Victory Drive, Columbus, GA location.

In addition to his parents, Jessie was preceded in death by his brother Bobby "Bro" Word.

Jessie leaves to cherish his memory a son Christopher Shorter (Sabrina) of Atlanta, Georgia; three brothers, Robert Word, Jr., Lewis Word (Molly), and Otis Word, both of Phenix City, Alabama; five sisters, Alice Dejannete of Columbus, Georgia, Barbara Luckerson (Danny), Betty Word, Phyllis Word, all of Phenix City, Alabama, and Fannie Word Caldwell (Walter) of Columbus, Georgia; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; an adopted god-brother Otis Freeman III; close friends Milton Ivey and David Lyles; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.