Dale Jessup

Dale Jessup, 90, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on January 17, 2017 in the comfort of his home in Mooresville. Dale was born March 21, 1926 in Camby to the late Don Carlos and Floy (Monday) Jessup. On November 19, 1954 Dale was united in marriage to his loving wife, Tillie (Knebel) Jessup and she survives.

A lifelong resident of Morgan County, Dale was a hardworking entrepreneur, trucker, farmer, and land owner; he established Jessup Trucking 1943. A man of faith, Dale was a member of Fairfield Friends Church. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, businessman, and friend, Dale’s memory will be forever cherished by his loving family, friends, and business acquaintances.

Survivors include his loving wife and business partner of 62 years, Tillie; son, D.C. and Janis Jessup of Mooresville; two daughters, Susan Maddox of Mooresville and Utahna Faith of New Orleans, Louisiana; seven grandchildren, Paula Towns, Jeff Allen, Becca Harnish, Katie Maddox, C. Dale Jessup, Marc Jessup, and Nolan Faith Skaggs; 11 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Dale Jessup from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery in Camby. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may sign the online guest registry, leave a personal message for the family, and view his Life Tribute video.