Ralph Lewis Jessen Obituary
The memory of Ralph Lewis Jessen of Danville, Virginia, who passed away on November 22, 2024 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Ralph Lewis shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Ralph Lewis farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Jessen and Viola Jessen; his wife Virginia Kate Cox Jessen; and his brother Michael Jessen of Westminster, MD.. He is survived by: his sisters, Paula Neuman (James) of Eldersburg, MD, Peggy Algire (John) of Woodbine, MD and Joyce Alford (Benny) of Mullins, SC; his sister-in-law Diane Jessen of Westminster, MD; and his granddaughter Jessica Cox (Nicholas) of Tampa, FL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that a donation be made in Ralph's honor to the Alzheimer's Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter, 1010 Ednam Center, Suite #203, Charlottesville, VA 22903 or to the ALS Association, PO Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037-0022.
