| Graduation Year | Class of 1956 |
| Date of Passing | (unknown) |
| About | Jesse Smelley of Louise, TX died of cancer November 2007. He graduated from Texas Wesleyan College in Fort Worth with a B. S. Degree in 1959 and a Master’s of Education Degree in 1965. Linda Bryce and Jesse were married in 1965 and celebrated their 41st anniversary in 2006. He is survived by three children, a son and twin daughters; six grandsons and one granddaughter. He retired from public schools as a teacher, coach and principal after 33 years. He also taught for eight years at Catholic schools in Columbus and El Campo. |
