Jackson D. Smith

Jackson D. Smith, 73, of Kankakee, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center. He was born January 10, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Kenneth Sr. and Betty Hicks. On June 18, 1994, he married Mary at St. Teresa’s Church in Kankakee. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a 4th Degree Knight. Jackson is survived by his wife, Mary Smith; his sons, Chad “CJ” (Shannon) Smith, Dwight “DJ” Smith, Pat Paquette, and Phil (Annette) Paquette; daughters, Michelle (Stacey) Jackson, Jennifer Sullivan, and Melissa Senesac; sisters, Patti Hicks and Debbie Neckopulos; brother, Kenneth (Rhonda) Hicks; and 9 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eddie and Nobel Hicks; and sister, Judy Jacobs. Visitation will be held Monday, February 17, 2025, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Jensen Funeral Home. Burial will immediately follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.