Michael Thomas Jessie, age 47 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2021 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on July 12, 1974. Mike enjoyed being in the mountains, hunting, fishing, modeling trains, and spending time with his kids and grandkids. He was a lifetime member of LaFollette Rescue Squad and Campbell County Fire Service. Mike was also a member of New Freedom Baptist Church.

Mike is preceded in death by his mother Eva Fay Jessie.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years Laura Jessie of LaFollette; son Ethan Gosnell of LaFollette; daughters Aerielle Hickman and companion Jamie R. Lloyd of Jacksboro and Katelyn Claxton and husband Nathan of Georgia; father Curt Jessie of Jacksboro; twin brother Christopher Jessie and Carlos Sherrod of Knoxville; grandchildren Kyia Walden, Dominic Hickman, and one on the way; grand puppy Tava; his cat Izzy; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 20, 2021 from 5:30-7:00 PM in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with a celebration of life to follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Kenny Allen officiating.

The family has entrusted the care of Michael Thomas Jessie to Martin Wilson Funeral Home “Where families matter most.”

Michael’s guest book may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com.