Jessie Dale Grumbles, age 64, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026. Jessie was born July 30, 1961, to Dora Dean and James Jefferson Grumbles. Jessie married Melinda Lawless on September 4, 1979.

Jessie and Melinda have lived in De Leon their entire lives and Jessie drove a truck for ten plus years and fathered four children, Jessica Thompson, Jeffery Grumbles, David Grumbles, and Stephanie Grumbles. He was a beloved brother to his six siblings. Jessie was an extremely hard-working man who always provided for his family. He never met a stranger and was loved by everyone who knew him.

Jessie was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dora Grumbles. He is survived by his loving wife, Melinda Grumbles; children, Jessica Thompson and husband, Dean, Jeffery Grumbles, David Grumbles, and Stephanie Grumbles and Ezequiel Torres; grandchildren, Colin Thompson, Jack Thompson, and Ryan Grumbles; siblings, James and Pam Grumbles, Rose and Phil Thorne, Sherry and Johnny Williams, John and Betty Grumbles, Joel and Mandy Grumbles, and Jayson Grumbles; numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Nowlin Anders Funeral Home Chapel.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/) in memory of Jessie.