Derek James Jackson, 24, of Rock Island, IL, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island, Rock Island, IL.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Visitation will be from Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 22, 2013, at the funeral home. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to Derek's family.
Derek was born on August 1, 1989, in St. Louis, MO, the son of John and Susan (Anderson) Jackson.
He had worked as a tattoo artist for O'Tool Design and was the previous owner of Jackson Tattoo. Derek was currently the co-owner of Inkfathers. He was very artistic and enjoyed tattoos, painting, and drawing. He loved spending time with his family, friends, and picking on his sisters. More than anything, Derek loved the time he shared with his son, Remi.
Survivors include
Son Remi James Jackson
Parents Susan & Wendell Poe Cape Girardeau, MO
Sisters Sarah Barham Silvis, IL
Kelli Barham Bettendorf, IA
Brittany Redmond St. Louis, MO
Twin Sister, Alyssa Jackson Milan, IL
Chelsea Poe Milan, IL
Father John Jackson St. Louis, MO
Maternal Grandmother and Step Grandfather Karla (James) Budd Warsaw, MO
Paternal Grandfather Allen Jackson MO
Nieces Aleah Jackson
Olivia Arrington
Nephew Jayden Arrington
Number of Aunts and Uncles including
Uncle Jerry Anderson CO
Uncle Mike (Patti) Anderson MO
Many cousins and many, many numerous and wonderful friends including Remi's mother, Rubie Norton of Peoria, IL
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Wendell Anderson, and his paternal grandmother, Roxie Anna Jackson.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Sunday, December 22nd, 2013, 12:00pm - 5:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Monday, December 23rd, 2013, 2:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory