Mr. Dennis Darrell Jackson

Brother Dennis Darrell Jackson was the second son reared by Mrs. Elaine Marie Harper Jackson Daniels and his step-father, Sgt. Leroy Jackson. His mother preceded him in death, along with his father, Mr. Joe Taylor. Dennis was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Deacon Cleveland Caleb and Deaconess Rebecca Rosel McLin Harper; maternal great grandparents, Deacon McCullough and Deaconess Marie Cannon McLin; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Laura Peterson Harper. Dennis grew up and lived in the Spring Hill Community all of his life. He joined Spring Hill M. B. Church at the age of 6 years old, under the leadership of Rev. E. D. Hogans. He attended Sunday School, sang in the Children's Choir, multiple Church Choirs and the Male Chorus. He participated in many programs and plays, attended the Sunday School Institute, Women's Institute, Spring Hill District Association, and the State Baptist Convention, where he sang in Spring Hill's Youth Choir. He often accompanied his Aunt Gwen to churches where she served as pianist to sing in the choir. In 1996, Dennis joined Good Hope M. B. Church, where he sang in the Male Chorus and Mass Choir until his death. Some of his favorite songs, which he led, were "Tell the Angels," "I'm Coming Lord," and "Oh Lord, I Want You to Move." Dennis loved to sing for God. Dennis began his formal education at Holy Ghost Kindergarten School. He later attended Christ the King Lower Elementary, St. Mary Upper Elementary, CM&I Middle School, graduating from Florence High School in 1996. He played football, baseball and tuba in the band. He and his brother Deacon Cleveland Darcel Jackson were trailblazers as they were the first Blacks to play baseball in Hemphill Park, Florence, MS. He enjoyed school. For higher education, Dennis attended Hinds Community College in Raymond, MS; THEE Jackson State University in Jackson, MS; and Alcorn State University in Lorman, MS. Dennis was an entrepreneur and owned his own business. He was an avid hunter and loved to cook. He drove and owned a variety of trucks and heavy equipment, mowed lawns, and delivered firewood. He drove tractor trailers for several companies, including but not limited to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Before the fatal traffic accident on November 15th, he delivered his last load of firewood. Dennis was friendly and met no strangers. His memories will be cherished by his devoted step-father, Leroy Jackson (Gulfport, MS); one loving and devoted daughter, Irelynne Angeleen Jackson (Gulfport, MS); one loving sister, Pamela Taylor (Canton, MS); three devoted brothers, Deacon Cleveland Darcel (Deaconess Terneki) Jackson, Nathan Antuan Jackson (Greenwood, MS), and Jason Anton Jackson (Florence, MS); and two nieces, Candace Darcel Jackson (Florence, MS), and Gabriella Elaina Jackson (Arlington, TX). His paternal aunts and uncles, Mrs. Hattie Alleyne, Mrs. Terry Lane, Mrs. Alice (Russell) Davis, Ms. Ruby Harris, Mrs. Veola Robinson & Ingram (Deceased), Ms. Connie Harris, Mrs. Doris (Kenneth) Dansberry, Mrs. Merry Norman (Deceased), Rev. Frank Harris, Mr. Freddie Harris, Mr. Shasta Taylor, and Hey and Hattie Terry (LasVegas, NV). His maternal aunts and uncles, Deacon Anthony (Deaconess Florence) McLin, Deaconess Gwendolyn Harper (Deacon Kendy, Sr.) Owens; and Angela Laura Harper English, all of Florence, MS. Great aunts and uncles: Itelia (Milton, Sr.) Grant, Florence, MS; Inez McLin, Jackson, MS; Deacon Wilmur (Deaconess Betty) McLin, Jackson, MS; Dr. Hattie McLin Brunson, Jackson, MS; and Barbara McLin Hych of St. Louis, MO. Numerous cousins who were like sisters and brothers, other relatives and many special friends.

Mr. Dennis Darrell Jackson

August 24, 1978 - November 15, 2024