Jackson D. Smith Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-02-17T21:00:00
End: 2025-02-18T01:00:00
Location: Jensen Funeral Home

We are sad to announce that on February 10, 2025, at the age of 73, Jackson D. Smith of Kankakee, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Sr. Hicks and Betty Hicks; and his siblings, Eddie, Nobel Hicks and Judy Jacobs.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Smith of Teresa's Church; his children, Chad "CJ" Smith (Shannon) of Dwight, Pat Paquette, Phil Paquette (Annette), Michelle Jackson (Stacey), Jennifer Sullivan and Melissa Senesac; and his siblings, Patti Hicks, Debbie Neckopulos and Kenneth Hicks (Rhonda). He is also survived by 9 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jensen Memorial Chapel

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Feb 17

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Jensen Funeral Home
3639 EAST State Route 17, Kankakee, IL 60901

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Feb 18

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3639 EAST State Route 17, Kankakee, IL 60901

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