Derek Jackson

Derek S. Jackson, 28, of Sedalia passed away November 22, 2018 in Sedalia, MO. He was born on October 25, 1990 at Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA the son of Kendrick S. Jackson (Sharon) of Brandywine, MD, and Michele R. Hardy-Jackson of Raytown, MO.

He had much love and passion for his sons, writing and music. He had a beautiful smile that could light up the world.

In addition to his parents he is survived by three sons, Khalil Jackson of Raytown, Kyler Rath of Sedalia, and Ki'Ryn Spencer of Sedalia; maternal grandmother, Willene Hardy of Sedalia; paternal grandfather, Clyde Jackson of New Jersey; four aunts, Dana Loveless (James) of Raytown, MO, Rhonda Hardy of Charlotte, SC, and Tracy Pierce (Tyrece) of Sedalia, and Vanessa Jackson of Mount Vernon, GA; three uncles, Kevin Hardy of Sedalia, Ronnie Jackson (Wanda) of Atlanta, GA, and Fred Jackson (Leah) of Harrisburg, PA; close cousins, Brandon Franklin of Sedalia, Tyreel Hardy of Sedalia, Diamond Loveless of Raytown, and DeRon Jackson of Mount Vernon, GA; and a host of cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ronald Hardy; and paternal grandmother, Deloris Jackson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Burns Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Cecil Jones officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will be at Crown Hill, Sedalia, MO.

Pallbearers will be Brennan Kelly, Malcolm Briscoe, David Cason, Jordan Lyles, Brett Lyles, and Jordan Brown.

Honorary bearers will be Travis Martin, Heather Redford, Melissa Rath, and Tristan Spencer.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.