Mr. Charles David Jessing, age 78 of Manchester, TN, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at his home. Visitation with the Jessing family will be Friday, November 1, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home in Metropolis, Illinois.Mr. Jessing was born in Metropolis, Il., , the son of the late Albert and Emma Goyert Jessing. He retired from Arnold Engineering Development Center as an Operating Engineer. He also transferred vehicles for area car dealerships. He served his country in the Korean War. He attended St. Paul United Methodist Church.Mr. Jessing is preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by one son, Kent Jessing, one daughter, Lisa Bush; their mother, Betty Lewis Jessing, one step-daughter, Edna Murray, all of Manchester, TN; one brother, Joe Jessing of Midlothian, TX; one sister, Jean Bichon of Paducah, KY.; two grandchildren, Jonathan Bush and Taylor Bush and one step-granddaughter, Magan Morris all of Manchester, TN.Internment will be at Round Springs Cemetery in Massac County.The family requests memorials donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 4503 W. DeYoung St. Suite 200C, Marion, Il. 62959 or your local animal shelter.Miller Funeral Home in Metropolis, IL is in charge of arrangements.