Jesse Tyler Johnson, 30 of Rantoul, a former Paxton resident, passed away at 3:12 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Christian Life Church, 300 N. Maplewood, Rantoul. Burial will follow in Eden Park Cemetery, Rantoul.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E Pells Street, Paxton.

Jesse was born April 30, 1989 in Urbana the son of Mark and Lori Albers Johnson.

He is survived by his parents, Lori Johnson of Rantoul, Mark Johnson of Urbana; two sisters, Christie (Chris) Dietz of Rantoul, Nikki (Matt) Kopmann of Champaign; maternal grandmother, Marlene Albers of Rantoul; nephew and nieces, Noah, Madi and Tessa and aunts and uncles, Mike (Becky) Albers, Mary Ellen Griffin, Nancy Wetmore, Maye (Bob) McEliece, Al (Lynn) Johnson and Jack (Tana) Johnson.

Jesse was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leo Albers and John and Lucille Johnson.

Jesse completed his education at GCMS. He was currently participating in the Day Program at Developmental Services Center, Champaign. He also participated in "Best Buddies", Champaign-Urbana Special Rec and many community volunteer activities. Jesse was a member of the Parrot Heads.

He was known by many nicknames, the most famous of which was "chicken hawk". He had a love of Jesus, dancing, music, art and being silly. Nothing meant more to him than spending time with those he loved, family and friends alike, laughing and being together. He also loved being the greatest uncle to Noah, Madi and Tessa.

Jesse's final act was giving the gift of hope by being an organ donor.

Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com .