Jesse Jhon Andrews died unexpectedly at home on November 11, 2025. He was 49, leaving a life marked by his son, his musical legacy as a published artist, his thought-provoking writings, his longstanding chronic medical issues,  and his unmistakable personality. His passing on Veterans Day held a quiet significance for the family, as it was a day closely tied to the memory of his father, who himself was a Veteran and died from disease processes tied to his service in the military.

He was the only son of Murray and Ramona Andrews. They met in Bible College. His mother always called Jesse her "miracle baby." Both parents wanted a large family, but after their first daughter was born, and then their second daughter was born with Cystic Fibrosis, they were afraid to have any more children. They prayed and asked God to give them a healthy son, and if they received one, they would not have additional children, knowing how much medical care their daughter required. Jesse's father sensed the pregnancy before his wife did, and two months later it was confirmed. Lo and behold, it was a boy - and although he was born with a blood infection (which later resolved), he was otherwise healthy. His mother then had her tubes tied, keeping the promise they had made. They believed his birth was a gift from God, especially since Jesse was born on his mother's birthday. Hence, he became known as the family's "miracle baby."

His mother described Jesse as a happy baby with the greatest smile.  As a child, Jesse was curious, mischievous, bright, and full of life. He laughed easily, pushed every boundary, and seemed magnetically drawn to trouble - not out of malice, but because he had a restless spirit that couldn't fit inside ordinary rules. School was a continual struggle. Dyslexia and learning difficulties made academics painful for him, and he often clashed with authority figures. Even so, his intelligence was unmistakable. His mind simply didn't operate in the linear way that school demanded.

The family underwent a faith-led renaming during his youth, and the name Jesse became the one he chose and grew into as a man.

During his adolescence Jesse revealed a rare and extraordinary musical gift. As an older child, he accompanied his sister to her piano lessons because it was easier for the family to pick the kids up together; he originally was not receiving instruction himself. When he eventually began his own lessons, everything changed almost immediately. After his first week, he awoke from a dream saying he had been "taught in his dream how to play." He sat at the piano and performed a complex, sweeping piece despite having no real prior training. His teacher, deeply committed to her own religious beliefs, felt she could not continue teaching him or his sister because she could not reconcile or explain how he had learned so quickly. The family viewed his ability as a spiritual gift, and Jesse believed for the rest of his life that his music was taught to him by spiritual guides who reached him through dreams and inspiration.

As an adult, Jesse had experienced many life struggles. Jesse wanted independence, but he struggled with the responsibilities that came with it. He wanted connection, but his intensity often pushed people away. He wanted to be respected, but the way he expressed himself made that difficult. These contradictions were painful for him and for those who lived alongside him.

Throughout his life, Jesse kept a very small circle of friends, but the few who remained close to him meant a great deal. His longest and most steadfast friendship was with Justin Paul Becker, whom he considered a "star brother" and a kindred spirit in both creativity and belief. Justin was one of the people who understood the way Jesse thought, the way he created, and the way he viewed the world. Justin has been instrumental in assisting Jesse with his artwork for his albums, and other creative support. Ross Proper, another long-time friend, also remained connected through many chapters of Jesse's life.  Jesse served as a mentor to him in meaningful ways, offering guidance, insight, and influence that Ross carried with him for years. Ross offered connection, conversation, support, and loyalty during times when Jesse needed him most.

His martial arts sensei, Dan Ervin, and his long-term friend Carolynn "Autumn Wind Song" Dumas both preceded him in death.

These friendships, though few in number, were deeply significant to him. Many people passed through his life, but only a handful stayed long-term. Those who did made an impact..... Jesse never forgot, and he spoke often of the people who had shaped him, influenced him, or stayed connected despite the challenges and complexities that came with knowing him.

For those who knew him, Jesse will be remembered as a person who saw the world through a lens that was uniquely his. His beliefs were fluid, mostly literal at times, and often unconventional. He embraced ideas, including the Mandela Effect, seeing it as part of the larger framework through which he interpreted the world around him; often a view that others in his life didn't always understand or agree with. All of these things, though, shaped how he understood himself and others. Jesse was a person of striking contrasts - brilliant and troubled, gifted and tormented, deeply spiritual and deeply skeptical, difficult to live with yet capable of profound creativity and insight.  To understand him was to accept that he lived life intensely, often extremely, passionately, and entirely on his own terms.

His mind worked differently, and his creativity was the clearest expression of who he was. What he leaves behind is the work he believed in, the work he hoped would outlive him, and the pieces of himself he gave to those who walked alongside him.

He was also preceded in death by his father, Murray Andrews,  his sister Anna who passed away at seven and a half years old, all 4 grandparents, several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is survived by his mother, Ramona Andrews; his sister, Caren (Andrews) Robinson, and her husband Rick (their five children and three grandchildren); his son, Nicholas Andrews; and other estranged relatives.

His family intends to preserve and support the completion of his music and writings, in honor of Jesse's hope that his creations would be the trail of his legacy that could help, challenge, or inspire someone long after he was gone.

His music remains available at stringsoflight.com

You can find his full memorial page at https://hopetbi.com/jesse-andrews-michigan/

In keeping with the family's wishes, a private viewing and gathering will be held.

In lieu of flowers for Jesse Andrews, contributions toward recouping funeral expenses or donations to the family can be sent to his family HERE ( https://donate.stripe.com/8x200idnm7945sF89f9bO00 )

or you can donate to HOPE TBI ( https://hopetbi.com/donations  - a site bringing awareness to brain injury and polytrauma)