Jessie was born October 10, 1938, in Hickman, Kentucky to John and Maybelle (Shelby) Nesby. He married Wendy Meyer on April 27, 1983.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Wendy; his children, Charles Nesby, Jessie L. Nesby, Jr., Carolyn (Jerry Johnson) Nesby, Bettie (John) Hebert, Gloria Jean Nesby all of Bloomington, Randy (Leeanne) Nesby of Heyworth, Tony (Jessica) Nesby and Jason (Dawn) Harsha both of Bloomington; his former wife, Evelyn Howard; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Juanita and John Lee Nesby; and eight siblings.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Jessie will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church 801 South Madison Street, Bloomington, IL 61701. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the East Lawn Funeral Home 1102 Airport Road, Bloomington, IL 61704. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.eastlawnmemorial.com
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