Jesse Mackinley Stapleton

Jesse MacKinley Stapleton, born June 14, 1994, passed away tragically in a motorcycle accident on September 1, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Amber Stapleton; sister and sidekick, Brenna Dain Stapleton; father and mother, CD and Terri Stapleton. In addition to his grandmother, Shirley Stapleton of Beckley, WV, Jesse was loved by a host of family, friends, and co-workers. Those who loved him knew that Jesse was fearless and fulfilled every moment of his 25 years of life. Jesse was employed by Thomas Industrial Fabrications in Woolwine, VA as a welder, but first started his trade while working with his father at Reliable Welding. Services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2019 at Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount, with Pastor Terry Covey officiating. Visitation with the family begins at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.