John "Smiley" Jackson

John Michael Jackson was born December 24th, 2001 as the eighth of nine children. He passed away on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024. John was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was notorious for smiling everywhere he went, earning him the nickname Smiley. John would spend hours looking for jokes to tell people, because he just wanted to make people smile. He loved his family and especially his nephews and nieces. When he came home, he'd always have a kid in his arms, a smile on his face and love in his eyes. He loved hearing that he was the favorite uncle and made sure it was known. He was the gentle giant and a great role model. He had a truly special bond with everyone that he met and was there for everyone. He was so wise beyond his years, always giving the best advice and saying what you needed to hear when you needed it. John only had one younger brother but he had so many more people looking up to him wanting to be just like him. He was incredibly loving and a one of a kind person. He is leaving behind some big shoes to be filled, not just because he had big feet, but because of his massive heart. He is survived by his mom Cheri, brother David, niece Brianna (who's feet should never touch the ground), nephew John, sister Brittany, sister Samantha, nephew Romeo, nephews Benjamin, Bradley, David and Charlie, sister Carolyn and her husband Anthony, sister Lucy and nephews Elon and Ethan, nephews Arthur and Christopher, niece Alexandra, sister Christine, nephews Robert, James, and Jack, niece Sally Jean, and sister Cathy. Funeral services will be Friday, October 4th at 11AM at the Broad Street Church of Christ in Lexington, TN with burial to follow in the Milledgeville Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be at the Broad Street Church of Christ on Thursday from 5PM-8PM and on Friday from 9AM until service.