Kenneth O'Neil Jess up , son of the late James O. and Vernie E. Jessup, was
born on May 24, 1945. Kenneth was called home in the early morning hours

of August 26, 2017 after a lengthy illness.

Kenneth was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System were he
graduated from Edmondson High SchooL He also received his A.A. Degree
in Human Services from the Baltimore Community College.

Kenneth served in the United States Army.

Kenneth was employed by several security companies as a security guard.
He was employed by Kennedy Krieger for many years until his retirement
in 2012.

In 1970 Kenneth married Yvonne LeCompte and from this union one son
was born, Kenneth Lamont Jessup. Yvonne preceded him in death. (1981). ,

On September 19, 1993, Kenneth was joined in holy matrimony to Harriett
L. Graham. Harriett was very dedicated and supportive to her husband in
sickness and health.

God was an important part of Kenneth's life. He joined Mt. Hope Baptist
Church at a young age. He enjoyed singing on the Men's Choir and the
Nance Volunteers. Later Kenneth joined St. Johns Transformation Baptist
Church.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Harriett; sons, Kenneth L. Jessup
and Ricardo Graham; one daughter-in-law, LaShawn Jessup; 6 granddaughters,
2 grandsons, 5 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Viewing Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Tuesday, September 05, 2017 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Email Details 2140 N. Fulton Ave
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