Douglas Andrew Jackson

Douglas Andrew Jackson passed away on April 17, 2021 at his home in Kankakee. He was born on September 5, 1961 in Watseka, the son of George and Jacqueline (Hardesty) Jackson. He married Janet Lynne Culp on July 22, 1992 at Bird Park in Kankakee. He was a mechanic at ACME Auto Parts and Culp Automotive. Douglas enjoyed fishing, racing (stockcar/NASCAR) and working as a mechanic. Douglas is survived by his wife, Janet Lynne Jackson; daughters, Kristin Jackson of Kankakee, Samantha Jackson (Braden Mitchell) of Lawrenceville Georgia, and Sara (Carvell) Robinson of Kankakee; sons, Thomas (Lillian) Jackson of Chebanse and Richard (Shannon Dekens) Culp of Manteno; sisters, DeeDee Jackson and Jeanie Jackson of Arkansas; brother, Jesse Jackson of Arkansas; twenty-two grandchildren and many loving friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Theresa Jackson and Georgette Jackson and nephew, Shane Lake. Visitation will be held Friday, May 7, 2021 from 10 am till the prayer service at noon at Jensen Funeral Home. Pastor Terry Angel will officiate. Burial will be at St. Anne Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. We ask that you please follow the state’s guidelines where masks/face coverings and distancing are concerned. On behalf of the family and the funeral home staff, we would like to thank you for your cooperation.