David “Little Jessie” Jacob Gayden, 83, passed away Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021 in DeQuincy. David was born and raised in DeQuincy.
At an early age, he became a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he joined the Junior Choir. His love of music was always at the forefront of events in his life. When it was offered after school under the direction of Mr. Mathews, his parents bought him a trumpet so he could play in the marching band.