Jesse Niswonger Jr.
August 29, 1927 - February 14, 2022
Jesse Niswonger, 94, of Jackson, Missouri died Monday, February 14, 2022 at Lutheran Home surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born August 29, 1927 in Jackson, Missouri to Jesse Peter Sr. and Eleanor Kate Lorey Niswonger. He and Janie Peel were married December 30, 1944. He served in the United States Air Force. He was pipefitter in Local 344, retiring in 1989. He loved fishing and camping. He was a member of Shawnee Hills Baptist Church in Jackson. Survivors include his wife, Janie Niswonger of Cape Girardeau; a daughter, Joni Womack of Cape Girardeau; a son, Jim (Jodi) Niswonger of Springville, Tennessee; and a sister, Joann (Arlo) Curtis of Chesterfield, Missouri; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill Niswonger; son, Jeff Niswonger; grandchild, Tracy Niswonger; and great-grandchild, Tyler Manjarrez. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Ford & Sons Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Don Estes officiating. Burial will be at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson. Memorial contributions may be given to Shawnee Hills Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.
Jesse Niswonger, 94, of Jackson, Missouri died Monday, February 14, 2022 at Lutheran Home surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born August 29, 1927 in Jackson, Missouri to Jesse Peter Sr. and Eleanor Kate Lorey Niswonger. He and Janie... View Obituary & Service Information