Jesse Ray Stuart Jr., 74, of Dunkirk passed away August 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born January 7, 1942 in Marysville, CA to Jesse Ray and Mary Elizabeth (Bowen) Straub. Jesse was raised in Chesapeake Beach and graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy.

He married Carolyn Taylor on September 15, 1962 and they made their home in Lothian before moving to Dunkirk in 1974. Jesse was employed as a messenger and guard with Brinks Armored Cars. He was later employed as a truck driver with Chaney Enterprise, retiring in 2004. Jesse was a member of Calvert County Sportsman's Club and coached youth baseball leagues. In his leisure time Jesse enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards and was an avid fan of the Baltimore Orioles.

Jesse is survived by his wife Carolyn Taylor Stuart of Dunkirk, sons Joseph S. Stuart of Eldon, MO, Jesse R. Stuart III and wife Renee of Prince Frederick and Marlon T. Stuart of Bowie. He is also survived by grandchildren Sarah Stuart and Jesse R. Stuart IV.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.