Jessie Lee McIntyre

 

Jessie Lee McIntyre, 88, of Summer Shade, KY, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville, KY. He was born in Cumberland County, KY on September 12, 1937, to the late Zeak and Edith Jones McIntyre. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Mamie Birge McIntyre.

Mr. McIntyre was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed farming, gardening, rabbit hunting and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his daughter Bonita Poore (Jason) of Summer Shade, KY, five siblings Peggie McCoy, Freda Reece, Bonnie Shaw, Linda Moore (David) and Fairlee McIntyre (Linda) and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a son Barry McIntyre, a sister Dimple Francis and a brother Ronnie McIntyre.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the White Cemetery Chapel. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00-8:00pm and on Wednesday from 8:00-10:00am at McMurtrey Funeral Home.

Bro. Billy Neal Davis will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Gary McIntyre, Kenny McIntyre, Timmy Francis, Tony Francis, Matthew Thrasher, Nicky Tooley, and Chad Birge.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the White Cemetery of the Summer Shade Fire Department.

McMurtrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.