Johnson Jackson- Junior to his family, Rooster Man to his friends- was born on June 19, 1947 to Bessie Champ and Johnson Jackson Sr. in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a brother to four sisters: Debra, Patricia (deceased), Linda (deceased), and Sylvia (deceased). While he was still a young child, he was taken to Hayneville, Alabama to live with his grandparents Ellen and Jess Jackson.

In 1966, he moved to Indianapolis where he reunited with his father’s siblings, Uncle Henry and Aunt Carrie and his cousins Pat, Willie, Dewayne and Kevin. He was also blessed to meet Aunt Mary, Vera and the Seays who have been by his side through the ups and downs of his new life. With the support of these and others, he was able to realize his dream of becoming a law enforcement officer with the Indianapolis Sheriff’s Department.

Johnson Jackson is survived by his beloved children John and Stacie. In addition, God has made room in his heart for the children he has embraced over the years, Lavelle, Tracey, Dawn, Terri, Jerri, William (Pete), David G, Dylana, Latricia and David L. He has also been blessed with many grandchildren, Deandrea, Johnathan, Johnta, Devonta, Sharmaine, Johnathan Jett, Walter, Bird, Lonniesha, Tracey, Antonio, Deonta, Lacrischa, Katrina, Dequiana, Kyairra, Solomon, Simeon, Devon, Briauna, Joselyn and over thirteen great grandchildren.  He has left behind many family and friends who love and miss him.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of Heartland Hospice.

A Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the Service beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory.