Jefferson Davis “JD” Deskin passed from this life in St. Louis, MO on July 25 , 2023, at the age of 45.

The son of Diana (nee Henry) and James “Ted” Deskin, JD was born in Rolla, MO. He was a 1996 graduate of Rolla Senior High School where he participated in the marching band and wrestling team.  He met the love of his life Cori Smith in 2006 and together they have two sons, ages 13 and 5.

At an early age, JD showed an interest in cooking for others and making special dishes for family holidays.  Following high school, JD took advantage of his love for the culinary arts and worked throughout the Greater St. Louis area with several restaurants, caterers, and wineries. His friends and family enjoyed his creative and delicious dishes during gatherings.

Family was everything to JD; he loved letting his inner child show as he played video and trading card games with his son Josh.  He was an avid reptile enthusiast, and enjoyed going to music festivals and concerts.

He is survived by Cori and their sons, Josh and Jacob; his father Ted and stepmother Sharon; his sisters Robin (Mark) Ziegler of St. James, MO, Dana (Jason) Tetley of Shiloh, IL, and April (Cortez) Boose of Rolla, MO; his brother James (Heather) Deskin of Kaiser, MO; his close uncle, Delbert Henry Jr of Cuba, MO; Cori’s mother and stepfather, Carla and Mark Schuler of Maryland Heights, MO;  and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his mother Diana; infant sister Deana; maternal grandparents Delbert and Delores Henry; paternal grandparents James and Beneas Deskin; and his stepmother MaryAnn Pruitt Deskin.

JD will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved and knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, 1p-5p, at the Loyal Order of the Moose, 14595 Co Rd 7100, Rolla MO 65401.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family for the future needs of JD’s sons.