Jessie Charles Wycoff

Jessie Charles Wycoff, age 84, of Garnett, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the Allen County Hospital in Iola, Kansas. He was born on June 19, 1928, at Garnett, Kansas, the son of Fletcher and Grace (Dixon) Wycoff. He attended Welda High School and graduated in 1946. Jessie served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. Jessie was united in marriage to Jessie K. Brown on May 29, 1949, in Garnett, Kansas. This union was blessed with five children. He was formerly the District Commissioner of Tarrant County BSA. Jessie has been a Mason since 1950 and a member of the Christian Church. Jess was a big supporter of Boy Scouts. He had been involved since 1960 in Pueblo, Colorado and since 1972, in Fort Worth, Texas. He served as a Scoutmaster #319, Unit Commissioner, District Commissioner, Scouter's Key, Wood Badge, a Brotherhood member of Order of the Arrow, and was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. Many boys received their Eagle Rank under his guidance. Jess was a big fan of T.C.U. football and band. Jessie was preceded in death by his parents, Fletcher and Grace Wycoff; two daughters, Becky Prescott on May 20, 2003; LaVona Gadd in 2008. He is survived by his wife, Jessie K. Wycoff, of the home; two sons, Jessie Charles Wycoff Jr. of Ft. Worth, Texas; Tracey Lee Wycoff of Fort Worth, Texas; one daughter, Kathy Smith of Fort Worth, Texas; two brothers, James Wycoff of Olathe, Kansas; Billy Joe Wycoff of Demming, New Mexico; sister, Grayce Marie Spencer of Moran, Kansas; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. Jess moved back to Garnett, Kansas in 1993 and worked for the Garnett Review Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, June 14, 2013, at Garnett Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shrine Temple, 1100 Henderson St. Fort Worth, Texas 76102-4583 or to amfAR, 1150 17th Street, NW Suite 406, Washington, DC 20036-4622. You can send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .