James Le'Boris Jackson Sr.

On September 28, 1978, a baby boy was born to Charles Etta Jackson and James Arthur Eans, and he was named James LeBoris Jackson.

At an early age, LeBoris was baptized under the leadership of Reverend H.C. Abbott, and he became a member of Saint Phillips Missionary Baptist Church.

LeBoris was an avid football player for Smithville High School until his car accident. He loved sports, and he was good at weight lifting.

LeBoris kept a smile on his face no matter what challenges he faced. He always had kind words or good advice to give. He was a very devoted, loving and dedicated father to his two children, Jazmine Briella Jackson and James LeBoris Jackson, Jr. He loved his children unconditionally. They were the love of his life.

LeBoris embraced life with energy and a purpose. He touched countless lives with his generosity and unwavering love. His memory will live on in all of those who had the privilege of knowing and loving him. LeBoris will be missed, loved, celebrated and remembered forever in our hearts.

LeBoris leaves to cherish his memory; his son James LeBoris Jackson, Jr., daughter, Jazmine Briella Jackson; mother, Charles Etta Jackson; sister, Chamekia Henson; brother, Vincent Davis; uncles, Ray Charles Jackson (Myrtle); Theodore Eans; Leanord Baker, III; Joe Nathan Russack-Baker (Leah); James Green, Jr. (Levandra); aunts; Kimberly Stevenson; Regina Jackson-Watson; Carolyn Baker; Marlene Sampson and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

LeBoris was preceded in death by grandparents; Naomi Green and Charles Jackson, and Pauline and Thomas Eans.