Jessie Wineberry Jr. was born on June 17, 1942 in St. Louis, MO to the union of Jessie Wineberry Sr. and Jimmie Lang Wineberry. Jessie received his education through the East St. Louis School District #189 system. After graduating, Jessie went to the Army to serve his country. He received an honorable discharge. Jessie confessed a hope in Christ in 1952. Jessie worked with the Hunter Packing Company for many years.

Jessie loved being around family and having a good time.

Jessie was preceded in death by his parents Jessie and Jimmie Wineberry Sr.; brother, James E. Faulkner and niece, Rochelle Faulkner.

Jessie departed this life on Monday, September 2, 2019 . He leaves to cherish his memory his brothers, Demetrius Goodrich and Randy Faulkner; sister, Rita Sylvester, best friend from New York, James Mathes and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, cousins and friends.