Jeffrey Louis “Lil Jeff” Jackson, Jr., was a 32-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on April 14, 2023. Born on March 12, 1991, Jeff was the oldest of three children to Jeffrey Louis Jackson Sr. and Donja Marie Jackson.
Jeffrey Jackson had a strong educational background, graduating from Proviso West High School and continuing his education at Morton and Central Christian College.
His passion and favorite sport was basketball, which he played from elementary school through college, and he also enjoyed playing the video game 2K. Apart from his love for sports, Jeff had various job roles, with his latest position being a delivery driver for Amazon. However, he had entrepreneurial aspirations and had started his own business, called Bon Appetit.
Known for his big personality, creativity, and numerous innovative ideas, Jeff was often the life of the party and loved to dance, especially with his sister Janae. He was an avid basketball player and participated in leagues, often competing with his sister Jasmine. Jeff was also known for his playful nature, frequently scaring his dad and showing affection to his mom. His greatest joy was the birth of his daughter, Journee, whom he cherished deeply.
Jeffrey Louis Jackson Jr. is survived by his loving daughter Journee Aire Jackson, his parents Jeffrey and Donja Jackson, two sisters Jasmine and Janae Jackson, and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his two grandmothers, Jimmie Lou Jackson and Carrie Sue Smith, one grandfather O.J. Jackson, two uncles Johnny Jackson and Johnny Hicks Jr., and one aunt Annette Barbee.
His death occurred due to gun violence on April 14, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. The service for Jeffery Jackson was held on April 29, 2023, at Miracle Revival Cathedral in Maywood, Illinois.
