Jesse James Irish, Jr.

August 14, 1940 - February 5, 2020

ADRIAN—Jesse James Irish, Jr., age 79, of Adrian, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at the Hospice of Lenawee Home. Jesse was born on August 14, 1940, in Adrian to Jesse and Erelene (Byrd) Irish. On November 19, 1988, Jesse married Ann Lee in Las Vegas and they have enjoyed 31wonderful years together. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1957 – 1961. A lifelong resident of Adrian, Jesse was an Adrian police officer for 34 years and retired in 1995. He attended Siena Heights University and studied criminal justice. Jesse loved taking trips to various casinos such as Vegas, Atlantic City and Hollywood. An Avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching the Toledo Mud Hens and Detroit Tigers. Jesse also found time to get out and golf a few rounds. He had been involved with the local American Legion Post 97, VFW Post 1584 and Adrian Moose Lodge #1034. He is survived by his wife Ann; children, Jesse James (Julie) Irish III of Springhill, FL and their children, Jamie (Allen) Hoffmeyer and Jennifer Irish (Joshua) Mendez; Robert (Sue) Irish of Adrian and their children, Robert (Jessica) Irish, Shana Irish, Cody Tiede and Tiffany Lopez; Patrick (Jeanette) Irish of Grass Lake, MI and their children, Adam (Kerrie) Irish, Kevin Irish, Lauren (Andy) Clemons and Kaitlin (Jeremy) VanOrman; Michael (Judy) Irish of Sicklerville, NJ and their children, Holly (Tom) Atkinson, Michelle (Sage) Schmidt and Joey (Karen) Irish; Cheri (Jim) Karle of Tipton, MI and their children, Jason (Fina) Karle, Chelsea (Matt) Brackett, Clayton Karle and Corbin Karle; Steve (Stacy) Bay of Britton, MI; 25 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Nora) Irish of Adrian and brother in law, Cliff McCullum of Holland, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sharen Irish and grandson, Billy Irish. All services are private, and arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lenawee County Humane Society. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com