Jessie Willie Gomez Jr.

Jessie Willie Gomez, Jr., 93, of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at The Crossing at Clarity on June 21, 2018. He was the husband of the late Clytee (Wall) Gomez for 35 years. Jessie was born in Hammond on November 29, 1924, the son of Jessie, Sr. & Leah (Nemetz) Gomez.

Jessie was a United States Army veteran. He was completely dedicated to his family and his efforts to be there and do anything for his wife, children, and grandchildren, were the focal point of his life. He loved growing fresh vegetables and enjoying the cool breeze from his rocking chair. He also loved living on the river and feeding wild alligators that he named and referred to as pets. He was an avid sports fan, especially LSU, and passed his love of sports down to his daughter.

Survivors include his daughter & caregiver Robin Gomez Bonfanti of Walker and a son Curtis L. Gomez of Colorado; three grandchildren Travis (Lisa) Bonfanti of Baton Rouge, Troy (Jessica Dettman) Bonfanti of Baton Rouge, and Jayson Gomez; and several great grandchildren including Kylie Nicole Bonfanti and Landon Taylor Bonfanti.

He was predeceased by his wife, father, and mother.

Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, on Sunday, June 24, 2018, from 3:00-5:00 PM and Monday, June 25, 2018 from 10:00 AM until funeral service begins at noon. Burial will follow at. Greenoaks Memorial Park. Special thanks to the staff of The Crossing at Clarity and the staff of Woodleigh of Baton Rouge for their care and kindness.