Arvil Lee Jessie

Kernersville - Arvil Lee Jessie, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical in Winston-Salem. He was born on May 1, 1939, in Harlan County, KY to the late Ernest and Hilda Day Jessie. Arvil proudly served his country in the United States Army. He loved spending time outdoors mowing his yard. Arvil also loved to make things out of wood, metal, or any other material he could get his hands on. He could make just about anything. Arvil loved his family more than anything. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who will greatly be missed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rita Morgan Jessie; three brothers, Earl, Ray, and Curtis; and three sisters, Joann, Caroline, and Joyce.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Janet Matthews (Robert); granddaughter, Jessie Matthews (Russell Hartshorn); his baby sister, Dorothy Turley; brother-in-law, James Morgan (Sister Mary); sister-in-law, Teresa Trent; many special nieces and nephews; and his adopted family who loved dearly.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel in Matheny, WV. If you choose, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals On Wheels of Senior Services of Forsyth County at https://seniorservicesinc.org/services/meals-on-wheels/

Special thanks to the staff at Davie Medical Center, and Baptist Hospital for their excellent care.

Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the Jessie family.