"Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth." -Psalm 57:11

Jeremiah Wesley, Sr. was born in Norwood, LA, and grew up in Baton Rouge, LA. His spiritual and educational journey began at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Norwood, LA, at an early age, where he was baptized under Rev. Ora Marshall.  Throughout the years he has continued his Christian journey.

Jeremiah was a faithful member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church for many years. He was a faithful and dedicated member of the transportation ministry, a service he loved deeply.

Jeremiah joined the U.S. Army and served faithfully for twenty-four years. During his military career, he received the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, and several more medals, commendations, ribbons, badges and certifications.

After retiring from the U.S. Army, Jeremiah worked at the Hanover Juvenile Correctional Facility for twenty years as a Captain, Chief of Security, and Superintendent.

Jeremiah, also known as "Line Burner" from his CB days, was one of the original members of the Freedom Defenders of Virginia Motorcycle Riders, Inc., where he served as Vice President.

He was also a member of the American Legion, J. Thompson Wyatt Post 2, Inc., where he served as Sergeant at Arms.

Jeremiah is survived by his loving and faithful family: his wife, Clarice Wesley; daughter, Stephanie Graham of Hampton, VA; son, Jeremiah Wesley, Jr. (Belinda) of Columbia, SC; three brothers, Alex Spears of Los Angeles, CA, James Wesley, Jr. and Joe Wesley (Betty) both of Baton Rouge, LA; four sisters, Bythella Wesley, Mary Wesley, Sherie Wesley, all of Baton Rouge, LA, and Mamie Thomas (Donald) of Houston, TX; three brothers-in-law, Rondy Mitchell of Lumberton, NC, Danny Mitchell of Richmond, VA, and Tom Mitchell (Sonja) of Hampton, VA; two sisters-in-law, Louise Wesley of Baton Rouge, LA and Susan Mitchell of Lumberton, NC; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Jeremiah was preceded in death by his father and mother, James and Velma Spears Wesley; siblings, Willie and John Wesley, Sr., and Sara Wesley; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Wesley and Sarah Spears; and a niece, Susan Wesley.

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Herbert Holly II, Senior Pastor, eulogist, Deacon Waverly Brown, Jr., officiant. The interment will be held at Port Hudson National Cemetery, Zachary, LA.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.