Jesse Ellsworth Grubbs Sr.

Jesse Ellsworth Grubbs Sr., 80, passed away January 16, 2021 at home.

He was born September 18, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Jesse Alfred Grubbs and Katherine Clark Grubbs. He attended St. Philip Apostle Catholic Church.

Survivors include three sons, Jesse Grubbs Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kevin Grubbs of Claremont, and Cody Grubbs of Hickory; three daughters, Carmen “Kem” Kinney of Lexington, Kelly Raviela of Statesville, and Brenda Ditchie of Troutman; and his ex-wife, Nancy Dawson of Statesville.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Oakwood Cemetery, Statesville, with Military Rites. There will be no formal visitation.

Chapman Funeral Home is serving the family of Jesse Ellsworth Grubbs.