Pottsboro man killed in Denison accident Save Email Print
Posted: 10:59 AM Aug 28, 2008
 Last Updated: 5:00 PM Aug 28, 2008
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DENISON, Tex. -- A deadly accident in Denison happened just before seven o’clock Thursday morning in the 2500 block of Morton Street.

Police say 37-year-old Danny Lee Jestis, Jr. of Pottsboro was traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his pickup truck, rolled several times, and hit a utility pole.

The driver is said to have been ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Posted by: old friend Location: denison on Sep 5, 2008 at 05:47 PM
just heard about dj,i knew about how tough he was on tammy and i ask her many times why she stayed, she always said,cause i love him.end of story. RIP DJ AND TAMMY
Posted by: Nicole Location: Texas on Sep 3, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Sad to see Dj go, he was my Uncle, Tammy was my Aunt, she was a beautiful person! and i miss her dearly, I know when she died Dj would not let us see their daughter anymore i meet her once and that was it! I only have one picture of her and that was from when she was about a year old I wish I could see her now, I bet she is a beautiful person just like her mother!
Posted by: from pottsboro on Sep 3, 2008 at 02:34 PM
to the daughter left behind; may God be with you. alot of people have wrote some terrible stuff on here. do your best to ignore the bad stuff that has been posted. just remember all the good times you had with your dad. i never knew him. my heart goes out to you. may God hold you tight, lean on God he will get you thru.
Posted by: here Location: gone on Sep 2, 2008 at 04:47 PM
you know I dont even know this guy and I will tell you its ashame that this man died at a high rate of speed and its also ashamed that his suspected abuse is on here for his daughter and family to read IT DOESNT MATTER NOW YOU MOURONS TAMMY IS DEAD AND NOW HE IS DEAD LAY OFF THE STUPBID COMMENTS AND MAY GOD BE WITH THE GIRL FOR LOSING BOTH PARENTS ONE TO CANCER AND ONE TO A WRECK AND SHAME ON ALL OF YOU PEOPLE ON TAMMYS SIDE FOR BRING UP SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN OVER FOR YEARS WHEN HE DIED WONDER IF IT THE TABLE WAS TURNED YOU WOULDNT WANT TO READ COMMENTS LIKE THAT ABOUT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER!
Posted by: A Friend Location: Denison on Sep 2, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Are you kidding me?? This is insane. His daughter is best left with the legacy HE left her-not your foolish opinions of him. Let it go, people.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 2, 2008 at 12:35 PM
This is sickening.....I can't believe these posts are still on here.
Posted by: friend Location: grayson county on Aug 31, 2008 at 10:23 PM
you people with all the negative comments are so stupid . leave it alone . what goes around comes around. i pray it bites you in the %%% especially you truth teller.
Posted by: friend on Aug 31, 2008 at 10:14 PM
truth teller you are a very sick person i would love to meet you even though i think i know who you are it is such ashamed the way you think. you are very wrong and a pretty sick person.... hope to see you soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!.ps
Posted by: i knew him my whole life Location: norman ok on Aug 31, 2008 at 08:50 PM
teresa please dont listen to the cruel things that people have said. DJ was loved. You have a great family and i am honored to have been a part of it for the years that i was. I am thinking of you and your parents and especially Gene at this terrible time. i am so sorry for you all. I wish i weren't so far away. Stay strong. debra
Posted by: His Little Sister Location: Cartwright,Ok on Aug 30, 2008 at 08:04 PM
How dare you speak harsh, mean, ugly cruel words of anyone who is deceased. I pray my niece never sees any of this nor over hears such disrespect people have. She is a very intellegent little girl with a big heart. I thank those of you with the kind and caring thoughts and all the prayers. The rest of you...
Posted by: friend Location: oklahoma on Aug 30, 2008 at 05:20 PM
The truth teller doesn't remember that Tammy was not in her right mind weeks before she died. He did not abuse her. He loved her. You are telling lies and you are right that Tammy wouldn't approve of this. She was far, far better person than whoever you are. You need prayers and I bet Tammy is watching down very dissappointed in you. You should be ashamed of yourself.
Posted by: friend Location: denison on Aug 30, 2008 at 04:06 PM
OneVoice...You are being judged also...just as you are typing these comments. And you will have to explain your actions and harsh words on your judgement day. Just as your loved one did. We all will have to. Maybe you should worry about yourself instead of others.
Posted by: truth teller Location: texoma area on Aug 30, 2008 at 04:04 AM
I KNEW DJ AND HIS BEAUTIFUL CHRISTAIN LATE WIFE TAMMY WHO HE ABUSED IN WAYS NO ONE WOULD BELIEVE.HER DOCTOR DOCUMENTED THE ABUSE WEEKS BEFORE SHE DIED OF CANCER.MABEY IM BEING TO HARSH, CAN A HUSBAND RAPE A WIFE IN HER DEATH BED WHEN SHE CAN HARDLY RAISE HER HEAD.SHOULD A BULLY BRUTE OF A HUSBAND BE OVER LOOKED WHEN HE SMASHES A APPLE INTO HIS HELPLESS WIFES LIPS CUTTING THEM BADLY ON HER FRONT TEETH,I GUESS HE JUST COULDNT UNDESTAND THAT WHEN HER TIME WAS ALMOST UP SHE COULDNT EAT ANYMORE.MABEY I WILL BLOODY ONE OF MY LOVED ONES MOUTH A FEW WEEKS BEFORE THEY PASS, I DONT THINK SO.IVE NOT SPOKEN TO ONE PERSON WHO IS SAD.TAMMY WAS TERRIFIED TO LEAVE HER DAUGHTER BEHIND FOR DJ TO RAISE BUT SHE SAID SHE HAD TO LEAVE IT UP TO GOD.WHEN THE CHILD GROWS UP I BELIEVE SHE WILL HAVE HER OWN STORY TO TELL CONCERNING THIS CREEP.MY SWEET STESSED OUT COUSIN TAMMY WOULD NOT APPROVE OF MY WRITING THIS,SHE WAS A WAY BETTER PERSON THEN I AM.MY BAD
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Oklahoma on Aug 30, 2008 at 12:39 AM
I suppose people have a right to their own opinions but we must remember that this is all these are. Opinions are cheap and usually come when we don't really need them much less ask for them. That freedom of speech clause give everyone a right to speak their minds I suppose. I would hope that the child left behind did not have access at this time to these post. One day I am sure some "do gooder" will have saved them all for her to see. To what good would that be? Please consider the child. It is obvious that some didn't see in the man what others saw. Please consider the child. Who comforts her now that both parents are gone. I knew her mother and pray that she will find comfort during this time.
Posted by: i knew him my whole life Location: norman on Aug 30, 2008 at 12:21 AM
and once again "anonymous"... you are the one doing the hurting of other people and i am sure in your eyes thats OK. What you write is hurting that little girl. She loved her daddy. how can you justify your actions. You are not getting back at DJ, and you can not hurt him now, only his daughter. She is the one whom you should consider at this terrible time in her life. How selfish of you, you should be ashamed of your actions. you would poor gas on the fire just to feel like you have "TOLD THE WORLD" how you feel. You also will set in judgement someday and how will you explain this!
Posted by: close friend Location: Durant on Aug 29, 2008 at 11:58 PM
And one is judging you now as we type...and will judge you even more harsh on your judgement day. You say you aren't judging, but you feel comfortable posting such nonsense for M to read on a public site? You will have to explain your actions.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Denison on Aug 29, 2008 at 10:58 PM
I am not judging this person. I would like to know how he became the success you think he was? What defines success to you? I think you are right in that he succeded in doing many things which he may have been proud of but did not make him a man. I am not the judge but there is one judging him now.
Posted by: close friend Location: Durant on Aug 29, 2008 at 10:40 PM
These message boards and comments should abolutley not be allowed. You people are sick and desperately in need of prayer. I feel sorry for you. I guess you are perfect? Everybody makes mistakes in life, but God forgives us and we live our lives the best we can. We are not here to judge others, but to live our own lives. DJ did have his life together. He was happy and successful, but he was also a bad diabetic. We will find out that the disease contributed to his accident. He was a son and a father, and his parents and daughter are probably reading your posts. How would you feel had they posted such comments when your loved one died? They are above that, but you are not. DJ...we love you and you rest in peace my friend. God will comfort M and your family. My prayers are with you, the family, everyday.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Denison on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:54 PM
Yea he was a great guy and his daughter probably can read. Maybe she already knows what a great guy he really was. As for him being in love with a beautiful lady she should be thankful because he could have "loved" her to death just like he did his wife.
Posted by: i knew him my whole life Location: norman ok on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:37 PM
i am so sad to hear this news. DJ was a great guy. I was once a part of that family for years and years. I have nothing bad to say about him, he was always there for me. The things people write are so cruel. His Daughter is old enough to read! How can you say these things about somebody when what you are doing is cruel. She has already lost her mother to cancer and now her father. Feel how you like but don't hurt the family with your words! I know he is great loss to his parents, and his brother and his sister, and daughter. My prayers are with this wonderful family.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Texas on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:28 PM
My heart goes out to his wife and daughter. Keeping them in my prayers.
Posted by: Close Friend on Aug 29, 2008 at 08:02 PM
I knew this man, he was a very caring person and was in love with a beautiful lady and loved his daughter dearly. There are so many answered questions we may never know the all story. He was a diabetic, and he could of had his seatbelt on, just because it said he was ejected does not mean the bealt didn't break. Our prayers go out to his family and all the loved ones he left behind. For those that are quick to judge I pray for you as well!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Denison on Aug 29, 2008 at 03:39 PM
I do not understand why we have to set ourselves up as judge and jury. I did not know this man nor his family. I do know that his daughter is in my grandchild's class in Pottsboro Middle School. One cannot imagine how one feels in this situation until it actually happens to your loved one and you have to live through it. Let's just try be a little more sensitive. Family does read and see your comments. They have my sincere sympathy.
Posted by: P Location: Texas on Aug 29, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Come on people!!! The man is dead. Have a little respect!!
Posted by: OneVoice Location: Texas on Aug 29, 2008 at 11:33 AM
look theres more to story if you want to blame someone or the whys it had nothing to do with speed or a seatbelt why he is no longer here its me I didnt stop him plain and simple and I could have and I gotta live with it Oh please!!! You couldn't have stopped Danny Lee Jestis Jr. from doing anything he wanted to do. Didn't you know that man? Anonymous: was that suppose to say, Justice for Justis? His was a sad life.
Posted by: bill Location: denison on Aug 29, 2008 at 10:27 AM
what did this man do i guess i did not see that part did he kill somone or what yall are saying justis surved for what
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Texas on Aug 29, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Actually I feel sorry for the family. Some are saying, "Justus for Justis" and it's a shame hearts are still hurting when they didn't have to be. Rest in Peace now Tammy.
Posted by: Anon Location: Bells on Aug 29, 2008 at 06:56 AM
Why is Denison police not allowed to give out tickets for no seat-belts? My heart goes out to the family of this man. May he rest in peace!
Posted by: OneVoice Location: Texas on Aug 29, 2008 at 06:52 AM
You people are confused! God showed mercy in taking this life in an instant. He was not the person you think he was. He was only what he wanted people to believe he was! God forbid he would have had to suffer the things his wife did at his own hands. God showed MERCY people!
Posted by: John Location Location: Denison on Aug 29, 2008 at 12:08 AM
And just think, Denison Police officers are not allowed to write tickets for seat belt violations. If so, maybe this wouldn't have happened.
Posted by: me Location: Denison on Aug 28, 2008 at 09:11 PM
look theres more to story if you want to blame someone or the whys it had nothing to do with speed or a seatbelt why he is no longer here its me I didnt stop him plain and simple and I could have and I gotta live with it
Posted by: friend on Aug 28, 2008 at 09:03 PM
i have been a friend of this man for the last few years he wasnt a bad driver if anything he might have had a diabetic seizur . this man was a great person and a great father that had it togather he will be greatly missed by friends and family please pray for his family
Posted by: Fran Location: Sherman on Aug 28, 2008 at 08:32 PM
This is such a horrible tragedy. He was a wonderful person and leaves behind a very loving family. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, may God comfort you and keep you wrapped in His loving arms through this tragedy and always.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Oklahoma on Aug 28, 2008 at 08:04 PM
WHY DOES EVERYONE FEEL THE NEED TO COMMENT ON WHAT HE SHOULD AND SHOULDN"T HAVE DONE. there is NO need to criticize this man or the things he's done. Things happen when we least expect it. His friends and family are in my thoughts and prayers. I think its a horrible thing to judge someone and make the comments you do after they've lost their life and their family has lost someone they love. I'm sure he was an amazing person whether or not he was wearing his seatbelt. There is no doubt in my mind..he's in a much better place.
Posted by: Tom Location: Pottsboro on Aug 28, 2008 at 05:03 PM
Please people slow own and drive safer so these kind of things stop happening.
Posted by: A Friend Location: Denison on Aug 28, 2008 at 03:30 PM
You know, we are not promised our next breath. I have known him and his family for a number of years and this is a tragedy no one should have to deal with. There has been enough in his short life. Please keep him, his daughter, and his family in your prayers, as I will.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 28, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Another person gone. He will never be able to undo his mistake of not wearing a seat belt. It's so simple to do...buckle up...and yet people still don't do it. Make it a habit everyone.
Posted by: me Location: denison on Aug 28, 2008 at 02:50 PM
i live on west elm st.and heard this crash at 6:15 this morning,i was out on my patio,it sounded awful,then all the sirens,prayers are with his family.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 28, 2008 at 02:31 PM
I know this man he was a very nice person I feel very bad for his family. They will be in my prayers
Posted by: Cindy Location: Tioga on Aug 28, 2008 at 02:07 PM
My deepest sympathies go out to his loved ones. I had met this man he was a very nice person. Just a sad tragedy.
Posted by: Joe Location: denison on Aug 28, 2008 at 01:37 PM
I seen this I drove by about 6:50am and it had just happend and the mans body was still laying on the parkinglot. The way the truck and stuff lookd he was going very fast. But i think had he had his seatbelt on he would still be with us. sad thing to see.
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