Damon D. Jackson, Jr.

Damon D. Jackson, Jr. obituary, Florence, SC

Damon D. Jackson, Jr.

Damon Jackson, Jr. Obituary

Visit the Smith Funeral Home of Florence website to view the full obituary.

Mr. Damon Damar Jackson, Jr., the son of Harriett Shields and Damon Damar Jackson, Sr. was born July 25, 2005, in Florence, South Carolina. He sadly left us on Sunday, January 28, 2024. 

Damon, affectionately called “RED” was a proud Class of 2023, graduate of Wilson High School. 

Damon displayed his athletic ability by playing football and baseball. He was a distinguished young man that took great pride in his style of clothing with his colorful hair. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends. You would often see Damon Jr., Damon Sr. and Damarius dressed alike. 

Damon leaves to cherish his precious memories: his mother, Harriett Shields; his father, Damon Jackson, Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Marie (Larry) Lighty and Harry Lynn Epps; his paternal grandparents, Audrey Jackson and Leroy Mack; a brother, Damarius Jackson; two sisters, Lalya Shields and Kadia Frost; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. 

Damon will always be remembered as his Mother’s King and his Father’s pride and joy

Family will receive friends at 411 W. Marion Street, Florence,SC 29506.

Please keep the family of Damon "Lil Red" Damar Jackson, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Smith Funeral Home of Florence

307 S. Johns Street, Florence, SC 29506

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