James W. “Bill” Jessee, 98, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Hickory Creek of Scottsburg. He was born in Blackwater, Virginia, the son of the late Samuel Patton Jessee and Ella (Begley) Jessee. Bill was a retired parts manager for Morgan Foods in Austin, Indiana. He and his wife also owned and operated the old B & M Restaurant, the old Gulf Service Station and Jessee’s Grocery all in Austin, Indiana. Bill was a member of the Solid Rock Church where he was an Elder and Song Leader and held the same position at several other area churches over the years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Mae (Henson) Jessee on May 7, 2007; a daughter, Aillean Mullins and a son, Eugene Smith and several siblings. Survivors include four sons, Jeff Jessee of Jasper, Indiana, Billy Jessee of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, Gary Jessee of Lexington, Indiana and Kendale Jessee of Memphis, Indiana; a daughter, Brenda Jones of Scottsburg, Indiana and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Online condolences: www.collinsfuneralhome.net