Mr. Jessie Thomas Griffith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jessie Thomas Griffith II, affectionately known as Thomas or JT, was born on April 11. 1991, to Jessie Dwight Griffith and the late Alma Jean (Jones) Griffith in Jackson, Mississippi. He grew up in Pearl, Mississippi, attended Pearl Public Schools, and remained active in the community that encouraged him to learn, serve, work, and worship.. Jessie loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Sweet Home Church of Christ (Holiness) USA, where he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized. A soft spoken young man with a kind and gentle heart, Jessie studied the scriptures, possessed God-given wisdom, and availed himself to serve the church in any capacity needed. Throughout the years, he participated in the choir, assisted as a sound technician, and served as a Sunday School Superintendent trainee. Jessie was reared in a close-knit family of believers. During his early years, Jessie formed a bond with four cousins of similar age: Donald Franklin Jr., Antwain Gray, Ivan Gray, and Johnathan Jones, and learned the importance of knowing family as friends. Like these four, Jessie gleaned from the village that helped raise him and fostered a reputation marked by character and service. He became actively involved in organizations like the Pearson Foundation and later worked as a counselor and mentor at Camp Pioneer, a Christian ministry that helps equip young people to serve God in their respective communities. As a student, Jessie excelled academically, artistically, and athletically. He was a member of several merit-based educational organizations, a recipient of a Silver Key in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards State Competition for excellence in visual art, and one of few students selected for the National Society of High School Scholars, a distinguished academic honor association that recognizes the highest-achieving students. A young man of many talents, Jessie also played football, ran track, and was named an individual State Champion weightlifter in the 165-pound division. After graduating from Pearl High School, Jessie attended Hinds Community College and later enrolled in Jackson State University, where he studied business. He began working for Federal Express at that time and was soon acknowledged as Employee of the Month. He recently took a position with the Department of Facilities and Construction Management at Jackson State and continued there until his passing. Jessie is survived by his father, Jessie; sister, Andrea; brother, Richard (Sabrina); and niece, Aubree. He is also survived by a host of relatives and friends who will cherish fond memories of him, including his wisdom and wonderful smile

Mr. Jessie Thomas Griffith

April 11, 1991 - April 7, 2022