Davion Jessup

Davion Tyler-Montic Jessup, 20, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away on August 22, 2024. A native of Charlotte and a junior at North Carolina A&T State University, Davion was enrolled in the Management program with a concentration in Entrepreneurship in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics. He was described by family as warm, loving, and gifted with a great sense of humor.

As a student, Davion pursued his studies with purpose and hope for the future. Those who knew him remember a young man committed to learning and to the people around him — a friend who could bring a smile or a laugh into a crowded room. His family and the university community have expressed deep sorrow at his loss, noting the promise he carried and the connections he made while at A&T.

Outside of the classroom, those close to Davion recall the everyday kindnesses that made him who he was. Family members have spoken of his dedication to those he loved; in the hours after his passing, a neighbor’s actions at the scene were a small comfort to those who mourn. Funeral services were held on August 31, 2024, at Grier Funeral Service in Charlotte, where family and friends gathered to honor his life and remember the joy he brought to others.

Davion’s passing is felt not only by his immediate family but also by classmates, instructors, and members of the broader community who encountered his upbeat presence and quiet generosity. While details of his death are part of the public record, the lasting impression Davion leaves is of a young life of promise, brightened by humor and close relationships. He is remembered with love and gratitude by those who knew him, and his family’s grief is shared by a university community that mourns a student taken far too soon.