Jesse Lee Charles 80, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday September 7, 2013. He was born June 3, 1933 in Nodaway County, Missouri son of Mary & Lawrence Charles. He worked at Iowa Missouri Walnut Co as a Logger. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by wife, Helen Louise Charles of Saint Joseph, MO and niece, Suellen Louden of Saint Joseph, MO. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time. The inurnment will be at a later date. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com