Jesse R. Custer died Saturday, August 31, 2013 in the Danville Regional Medical Center. Born in Halifax County on June 23, 1935, he was a son of John Henry Custer and Ida Custer. He was married to Mary Lou Custer who predeceased him in November 2012. He was a member of County Line Baptist Church in Halifax County. He is survived by a son, Jerry R. Custer of Dry Fork, VA, a sister, Ida Custer of Danville, a nephew, Raymond Custer and his wife, Nancy of Danville and a niece, Betty Ann Custer of Roanoke. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Java, VA. with the Reverend Harry Vance officiating.