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Mr. Jed Essex III

November 14, 1949 - February 22, 2022
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Anderson Memorial Park
6805 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 266-3640 |
Monday 2/28, 11:00 am

Jed Essex III, 72, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

He was born November 14, 1949, in Anderson to the late, Jed & Marveda (Keesling) Essex Jr.

Jed was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having served in Vietnam in the 1st Marine Division, 9th Engineer Battalion. He retired from General Motors. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Madison County, the American Legion Chesterfield Post #408, the VFW, and of the Forty & Eight.

Jed is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sherrie (Shorb) Essex; daughters & sons-in-law, Kristie & Don Pate and Joanna & Jacob Evans; brother & sister-in-law, Arthur & Pam Essex. He was preceded by his brothers, David & Ralph Essex.

Graveside services will be at 11 am Monday at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery, with Military Honors.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory.

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Jed Essex III, 72, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. He was born November 14, 1949, in Anderson to the late, Jed & Marveda (Keesling) Essex Jr. Jed was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having served in Vietnam in the 1st Marine Division, 9th Engineer Battalion. He retired from General Motors. He wasContinue Reading

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Martha Essex left a message on February 25, 2022:
Sorry for the family's loss. While we had our disagreements I always thought Jed was an honorable person. Sorry I can't make the trip but I will help any way I can.
Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home left a message on February 24, 2022:
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Alice Allen'Richey left a message on February 24, 2022:
Jed will always be remembered for his kindness and concern for others. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend. He was always doing whatever he could to help his neighbors. Our neighborhood will not be the same without him. He will be missed by all of us.
St. Pierre Family left a message:
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