Franklin – Jesse Ernest "J.E." Stieh , 86, passed away May 11, 2018 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. J.E. was a native of Southampton County and was a son of the late Willie Frederick and Nanny Gay Stieh and was predeceased by his wife of 53 years Laura Newsome Stieh. He was also predeceased by all his siblings.

J.E. was a 1951 graduate of Ivor High School and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict era. He was a retired papermaker with Union Camp Corporation and a longtime Hunterdale Fireman. J.E. was a member and former Deacon at Black Creek Baptist Church.

Left to cherish his memory is his son Ernest Lauren Stieh ( Jude), his daughter Nancy Ellen Stieh, four grandchildren, Ernest Lauren Stieh (Natalie), John Morgan Stieh, Joseph Griffith (Sandy) and Tony Griffith (Jessica), eleven great grandchildren, Will, Hannah, Alex, Josh, Zach, Elijah, Trinity, Micah, Sarah, D.J. and Ronnie Rose and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 2 PM Tuesday May 15, 2018 in Black Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Faison officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church and suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to the Black Creek Baptist Church or the Hunterdale Volunteer Fire Department. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.