Jesse was born in Barberton, Ohio on January 27th 1963, to the late Nancy A. Sullivan and Clyde E. Grayson.

During his childhood, Jesse attended Washington Elementary School in Barberton, Ohio. Later, the family moved to Akron, Ohio, where he attended various schools. As a teenager, Jesse enjoyed skating at the Rollercade, with his brother and friends. ( He even carried his younger sister around the rink, a time or two! ) Ultimately, Jesse attended Buchtel High School. At Buchtel, Jesse enjoyed playing football and lifting weights, where he and buddies created the "Pumping Iron Crew." After graduting High School, Jesse enlisted into the United States Air Force. Jesse was Honorably Discharged after several years of service in the military. While devoting his time as a Construction Operator in the service, Jesse quickly became a Sergeant. He enjoyed living in California for many years to come, before returning home to his family. Jesse spent well over a decade with us, before his silent departure of this life.

♡♡�Jesse is already greatly missed, loved, and his memory will be cherished always. ~~

Jesse was preceeded in death by sister Charlesea TySing Turner; beloved grandmother, Jewel A. Gadson-Stanford, whom he affectionately called "mama"; grandfather, Harold Stanford, also known as "Fat Daddy"; father, S.B. Sullivan, Jr., whom he called "The Roll"; Dearly Beloved Mother, Nancy A. Sullivan; and sister, LaTracia C. Sullivan.