MSgt. Jimmy Lee Vessels, Sr. (Ret.), born on July 10, 1942, went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2026.

Jim proudly served his country earning the rank of Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force with 9 years of active duty and 19 years of National Guard service before retiring. Along with his military service, he was a devoted Math teacher, inspiring young minds in the classroom.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herschel Vessels and Hazel (Faulk) Vessels; his brother, Jackie Vessels; his first wife, Arlene (Pedersen) Vessels; his son, Jimmy Lee Vessels, Jr.; and his great-granddaughter, Layla Dwyer.

Jimmy leaves behind a wife, Velma (Osborn) Vessels and their daughter, Angelique Osborn.  His sister, Linda (Vessels) Tax and Fred Tax; his brother, Steven Vessels; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.