Jesse Clay Reeder of Milford passed away 9-1-2025 at the age of 30.

 

He was born October 27,1994 in Watseka, Illinois to the parents Charles and Julie Reeder.

 

Jesse went to school in Milford graduating from Milford Township High School in 2013.

 

He is survived by his faithful companion Comet, both parents Charles and Julie Reeder of Milford, a brother Charles (Kristen) Reeder of Milford and a sister Katy Jo Beverage of Hoopeston and nephews Christopher Herchuee of Ten Mile TN, Wylee Herchuee of Hoopeston, Illinois and niece Madyson Reeder of Hoopeston, Illinois. Aunts and Uncles Mark and Judy Hart of Milford, Alan and Rhonda Henrichs of Onarga, Michael and Kim Schroeder of Milford, Donald and Tricia Schroeder of Loda, and many cousins and friends.

 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Gladys Reeder and Melvin and Joyce Schroeder and a niece Bella Jo Beverage.

 

Since graduating he has worked various jobs, he was diligent in all that he did. At the time of his death, he was a freelance/entrepreneur. He never shirked a task or failed to do his duty especially when helping family and friends.

 

Jesse was a kind, soft spoken person who would do anything for anyone. He was our gentle giant. He loved hanging out with his best friend Cecil Grosvenor and family and friends playing video games and listening to music. He was a Chicago Bears fan.

 

Jesse was an avid reader. He read classics such as: Where the Red Fern Grows, To Kill a Mockingbird and Of Mice and Men, and many different comic books and he loved to watch anime. As a child he loved to read Green Eggs and Ham and the Foot Book by Dr. Seuss.

 

Services will be 9-13-25 at the Milford Christian Church in Milford officiating will be Pastor Tom McCann. Visitation 12p-2p with the service beginning at 2p. with a celebration of life to follow at the Crossroads Youth Center in Milford.

 

Arrangements are by Knapp Funeral Home in Milford.

 

Memorials may be made to the Jesse Reeder and Cecil Grosvenor Memorial Fund.

 

Please share a memory of Jesse at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.