Crews – Jesse C. Crews "Topper", age 69, of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away at Community Hospice Warner Center on November 24, 2023, due to Parkinson's disease related complications.  Topper was born and raised in Fernandina Beach, Florida where he grew up with his beloved friends. He proudly served in the United States Army.  During his time in the Army, Topper served in Germany for 3 years and where he met the love of his life, Julie.  After Topper's time in the Army, he started working for CSX Transportation. Topper worked there for 42 years as a Signal Inspector, trouble shooter.  During his time at CSX Transportation, he met some of the best co-workers and made some life-long friends. Topper loved to play golf and was an 11-year volunteer for the Player's Championship.  He had a heart of gold and will be dearly missed.  Topper was preceded in death by his father, Reuben Crews; mother, Clarine (Bet) Drury; son, Jacob Matthew Crews; brother, Reuben Henry Crews; nephew, "Buddy" Crews.

Topper leaves behind his loving wife, Julie Crews; children, Sara Crews Jordan (Steven), John R. Crews (Vernon Hawthorne), Jessie E. Crews; granddaughters, Grace Jordan, Scarlett Jordan, and Kailey Jordan; sisters, Patty Crews Teasley, Nola Ann Crews Hance, Hannah Crews Fisher; and many nephews and nieces.

Please join us in honoring the memory of Jesse "Topper" Crews in a Celebration of Life on January 13, 2024, drop-in between 1:00 and 3:00 pm. Share some food and memories. Location will be New Vision Congregational Church 96072 Chester Road, Yulee, Florida 32097. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.