Jesse Ray Harville, 74, passed away on October 20, 2026. Born on January 1, 1952, in Memphis, TN, he was the son of Joe Buster Harville and Ruth Christine Alexander. He grew up in Whitehaven, TN, attended Whitehaven Elementary School and graduated from Whitehaven High School. Jesse served for 3 years in the United States Marine Corps. He later worked for International Harvester before retiring from Valero Energy Corporation. After retirement, he worked as a marshal for the Wedgewood Golf Club.
Jesse enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf, working with his hands, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. He will be remembered for time and care he shared with people closest to him.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Jean Scott Harville; sister, Karen Stevens (Jimmy), and daughters, Shelley Figueroa (Jeremy), Terry Houston (Glenn), Penni Rhett (Robert), and Melissa Archer (Jody).
He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Megan Young, Dustin Houston (Haley), Bethany Patterson (T.J.), Garrett Hatchett (Sydney), Tanner Russell (Lexy), Tyler Rhett, McKenzie Rhett (Colin), Hannah Hatchett, Brennon Figueroa, Cayden Figueroa and great grandchildren, Macy, Brayden, Molly, Ellie, Greyson, Presley, Addison and Beau.
Pallbearers will be Dustin Houston, Brayden Houston, TJ Patterson, Tanner Russell, Garrett Hatchett and Brennon Figueroa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Randy; grandson, Alex and his brothers.
A service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday October 26, 2026 at Magnolia Funeral Home – East with burial in Corinth National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Monday, October 26, 2026 at Magnolia Funeral Home – East.
