Mr. Jon Matthew Jackson our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend made his heavenly transition home on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 49 years. He was born July 24, 1967 in Saginaw, Michigan to James L. Jackson and Sarah E. Jackson.
Jon was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Millet learning Center until the age of 25. Jon was a very warm, loving and friendly young man who enjoyed being with his family and friends. He was employed at SVRC Industries for many years in the production warehouse, later transferring to the food delivery service area. Jon had a passion for wrestling, whether watching television, playing video games, or jostling around with his brothers. Jon was raised up in the church. He loved attending services with his mother and giving God praise in his own way. Jon was a true CHAMPION who will be sorely missed by family and friends who loved him dearly.
He leaves to cherish his memory his father, James L. Jackson; twelve siblings, two sisters, Lynnette and Kimberly Jackson; ten brothers, Vincent, Shawn (Teresa), Anthony (Lea), Michael, Ivan, Bryan, Randy, Cory, Tory and DeVante Jackson; twenty-six nieces; thirty-one nephews; eight great-nieces and nephews; five very special aunts; two uncles; many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Jon was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Jackson; sister, Paulette Jackson; grandparents, Mary and Joe Jones, Rosa and Booker Jackson; aunts, Ruby Jackson and Beulah Jones; uncles, Robert Jones and Fredrick Jackson.
The family would like to express special thanks to Jon's doctors, nurses, teachers, friends, extended family, and Ivan E. Phillips and the entire Paradise Funeral Chapel staff for the quality care, love and support during this most difficult time.
Visitation: Sunday, August 21, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Paradise Funeral Chapel
3100 South Washington Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan 48601
(989)754-4826
Family Hour: Monday, August 22, 2016 - 10:00 a.m.
Paradise Funeral Chapel
3100 South Washington Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan 48601
(989)754-4826
Funeral Service: Monday, August 22, 2016 - 11:00 a.m.
Paradise Funeral Chapel
3100 South Washington Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan 48601
(989)754-4826
Officiating: Pastor Taurus Simpson, Daniel's Den Ministries
Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery
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