Jesse Leon Prestridge, was born May 2, 1938 in Brownfield, Texas the home of Douglas and Annie Berryhill Prestridge and passed away in Mesquite, Texas July 28, 2009. To cherish his memory he leaves his wife of 36 years Toni, his daughter Milissa Epstein and her husband Mitchell, grandson Michael Epstein, brothers Jack Prestridge and his wife Carol, Jerry Prestridge and his wife Mary. Jesse was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he played college and semi-pro football in San Diego, Ca. he returned to Texas in 1973 and moved to the Cedar Creek Lake in 1976 where he has resided since. Many people knew Jesse only as Santa Clause a role he began playing in 1978. His many friends and a community that he served well will miss Jesse. To leave an on-line condolence go to our web page moorheadepps.com.