Jesse Emory Keplinger

Mr. Jesse Emory Keplinger, age 83, of Williamson, GA, passed away November 7, 2026. Jesse grew up in Petersburg, West Virginia, son of the late Leon Keplinger and May Ayers Keplinger. He loved the mountains of West Virginia. He moved to Columbus, Georgia when he was 18 years old. Jesse worked for Kellogg Company for 37 years before retiring. He was an adventurous man who enjoyed gardening, hunting and woodworking. He loved wood grilling ribs and NASCAR. He was the biggest Dale Earnhart, Sr. fan. Jesse was rough along the edges but would do anything for his daughter and grandchildren.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers, Goldie Reel, Eula Borror, Annabell Keplinger, Warney Ayers, and Earl Keplinger all of Petersburg, WV and Paul Keplinger of Maryland.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years: Brenda Gail Keplinger of Williamson, GA; daughter: Lisa Gregg-Moore (Bruce) of Williamson, GA; grandchildren: Cody Ryan Royals (Codi Chapman) of Zebulon, GA, William Graham Gregg (Leah Arnold) of Griffin, GA and Alexandria Caroline Gregg of Zebulon, GA; and great-grandchild: William Baker Gregg.

He is also survived by sisters: Linda Crites, Rosalie Bell, and Vergie Kile all of Petersburg, WV; sister-in-law and husband: Carolyn and Ron Volesky of Cedar Rapids, IA; brother-in-law and wife: Larry and Marie Champion of Columbus, GA; many nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel McKinley officiating. Burial will follow in Moody Memorial Gardens.