Jesse Shires Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jesse Shires (Xenia, Illinois), born in Montgomery, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 66, on April 10, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Barbara Shires of Xenia, IL; his mother Betty Shefka of Xenia, IL; his children, Syl Shires of Rinard, IL and Rebecca Shires of Olney, IL; his stepchildren, John Greenwood of Xenia, IL, Josh Greenwood, Racheal Ellis of Louisville, IL and Curtis Greenwood (Brittiney) of Flora, IL; his grandchildren, A. J. Shires and Selena Shires; his stepgrandchildren, Macie Greenwood, Desirae Greenwood, Johnathon Greenwood, Rashel Odem, Hollie Odem, Bryce Greenwood, Maddox Greenwood, Matthew Ellis, Colten O'Brien and Henry O'Brien; his siblings, Charlie Skaj (Peggy) of Hamel, IL, Roy Skaj of Bridgeview, IL and Yvonne Rogers of Benton, IL; his aunt Ruth DeVaughn of Bourbonnais, IL; his close friend Kato; his father William Shires; and his sister Gloria Shires. He was also cherished by several nieces and nephews.

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