Jesse Blade Self

Jesse Blade Self, 25 of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Friday, January 9, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.

          Born April 12, 2000, Jesse was the son of Darrin and Michelle Self.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marrail Irons.

          In addition to his loving parents, Jesse is survived by the most important thing in his life and his greatest joy, his son, Miles Blade Self; his loving partner, Taylor Burt; his older sister and her husband, Amanda and Josh Orr; niece, Hazel Orr, and nephew, Riley Orr.  He also leaves behind loving grandparents, Connie Odom, Benny and Clarice Ann Self, as well as uncles, Bill Self, Clint Irons (Tiffiney), and cousins, Michael Self, Gracie Lee Irons, and Jackson Irons, as well as many friends and extended family he loved deeply.

          Jesse was a member of the Robbinsville Masonic Lodge # 672, Andrews Masonic Lodge # 529, and he had recently joined the Oasis Shriners.  He loved his fellow Masons and Shriners.

          Jesse accepted the Lord as his Savior June 24, 2007. “In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began….” (Titus 1:2)

         Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 pm Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the Townson-Smith Chapel.  Reverends Gary Crisp and Darrin Self will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 till 7:00 pm at the Chapel prior to the service.

         Committal Services will be held at 12:00 pm Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Old Mother Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Robbinsville Masonic Lodge.  Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Self family.