Cecil Jay Jesus, married May 3, 1980 to Mary Lou Jesus was a loving husband, caring father and Grandfather. He was an accomplished fisherman and a man of few words. Loved and respected by many and greatly missed by all, he was a stubborn ornery ol' man! His favorite pastime was Playboy Talent Scout.

Cecil is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Jesus (Red Bluff, CA); daughter, Paula Slaughter and son in law, Jason Slaughter ( Des Moines, IA); daughter, Megan Jesus (Auburn, CA); daughter, Regina Sweet Jesus and son in law, Charles Taylor (Redding, CA); son, Cecil Jay Jesus the 2nd and daughter in law, Emily Chamberlain (Red bluff, CA).

He lived to see 11 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.