Mr. Darryl Juan Jackson

Darryl Juan Jackson, adored son, brother, amazing uncle, friend and our “Classic Man” was born November 6, 1963 in River Rouge, Michigan to Mary and Theodore Jackson, Jr. transitioned from earth to heaven on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 surrounded by his family. Darryl was a spunky little kid. He was diagnosed with Childhood Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age 10. He underwent treatment for 2 school years and went back to school like nothing had ever happened. He attended Buena Vista High School and graduated with the Class of 1981. He went on to Soumi College and graduated with an Associates in Liberal Arts. In his early years, he was THE BEST shoe salesman in Saginaw, Detroit and Atlanta. He later completed a Civil Engineering degree from Macomb Community College despite having his first heart attack during his studies. After receiving his Civil Engineering Associates from Macomb Community College, he began his career at Michigan Department of Transportation as a Construction Tech. He retired from MDOT in 2019. Darryl was a walking display of God’s grace on Earth. He gave heart disease a tenacious fight until the end and never once let up! He never let people see his struggle. His “Jackson Smile”, smooth swagger and electric personality illuminated any space he entered. He devoted his life to family, whom he loved and cherished. All his life he enjoyed traveling, dancing, playing golf, listening to jazz music and spending time with family. He was the bougie brother, a sharp dresser, a sports-aholic, an avid “Sparty” and never met a stranger. His spirit, fierce personality, zest for life, and steadfast determination to live life will be remembered by the lives he touched. Darryl leaves many to cherish his precious memories: mother and father Theodore and Mary Jackson, three sisters Debra (Fred) Williams, Patricia Alford “Twin”, Dr. Tanisha (Kwammi) Brooks, three brothers Roderick (Vanessa) Jackson,, Demetri Jackson, and Dr. Larry (Melissa) McCloud. “Stolen” daughter Anya Young-Brooks (Yay-Yay); Play sister Sharon Meredith God-daughter KeAndrea “God-baby” and Grand-god babies Kylah and Z’Nyah Meredith, Nieces and nephews who almost ALL had special nicknames:: Robert “Bob” (Cynthia) Jackson, Elijah “Scamp” Noble III, Donquise “Queasy” Davis, DeAdra Choice, Ricardo “Ricky” (Cammile) Williams, Emmanuelle “Equilibrium” Hamilton, Roderick “Roddie” Jackson, Amara “Mara” Jackson, Darius “ Snug Bugg in a Rug” (and the one who named him “Uncle Bugg”) Brooks, Jalen Jackson, Kyah “Wookie Chicken” Brooks, Aneesah “Neesah” Jackson, Reggie “Nephew” Alford, Allison “Diva” McCloud, Dorian “Fat” Brooks, Emma “Em-Em” (Jack) Carter-McCloud, Olivia “O.J.” Jackson, Calvin “Chewy” Jackson and Ian and Odette McCloud. Great Nieces and nephews: Kamara “Blu-Blu” Champine-Noble, Raheem “Ming” Cheatom, Amina “Mina” Rutherford, DeAndra Choice Jr., Eliana Evans, Sura “Su-Su” Jackson, Kaiden “Boobie” Bailey-Brooks, Elias Evans, Ja’Rae “Rae” ,Hamillton-Wilkes, Amir “Mir-Mir” Noble, Ruby Lee Jackson, LaVel “Belly” Hamilton-Wilkes, Ariyah Violet “Lavender” Jackson, Hunter Noble, Nairobi Williams and Great-great Nephew Jesus “Juice-box” Cruz. He had a multitude of aunts, uncles, who loved him dearly. Special friends include Elementary and High School friends Robert Howell, John Walton, Pete Jenkins,and Dionne Atkins; Flint Buddies Rod McAdory, Vernon Brown, LaTanya Pruitt and Lisa Walker, and especially, the Knights of Buena Vista’s Class of 1981. Darryl’s special welcoming Angels: His doggy-son Austin P. Jackson, maternal and paternal grandparents, uncle Robert L. Jackson, brother Marvin Jackson, Brother-in-love “B.I.L” Elijah Noble Jr., favorite Cousin Quince Zackarie, his “check-in buddy Gwendoyn Harris “Punna” and many more. The family would like to express sincere thanks to all who have prayed for him during this journey, Henry Ford Hospital and Dr. Kenny for his childhood cancer care, Dr. Fliegner- his first cardiac surgeon; Ascension Genesys Hospital, Dr Palya and NP Judy- Kidney and Hypertension Consultants of Michigan, Dr. Mustafa Hassan and N.P. Laura- Heart Rhythm Clinic of Michihgan, University of Michigan Cardiology Team, Covenant Cardiology Team, the best 24 hours/7 days a week Nurse Practitioner- “Doctor” Dakima Bridges and the Mount Moriah Baptist Church Family. “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 130 North 11th St., Saginaw, MI 48601. Pastor Johnie F. Edwards, Sr. will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 South Washington Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48601. Visitation will take place on Wednesday at the church from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday's service will be streamed on Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069177460743&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Mr. Darryl Juan Jackson

November 6, 1963 - August 13, 2024