William Jackson Obituary
We bid farewell to William Jackson (Peoria, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 26, 2025 at the age of 58. William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Silas, Clara Winters, W. B. and Mary Melton; his brother Terrance Carroll; his uncle Curtis Winters; his aunts, Cloverine Winters, Glenda Fisher, Ruby Johnson and Dorothy Milton; and his cousin Zaneta Winters.
He is survived by: his parents, William B. Melton and Mary Alice Jackson; his children, Zachary Herron of Peoria, IL., Christian "Javon" Thomas of Peoria, IL., Kaneisha "KeKe" Jackson of Peoria, IL., Andria Herron of Peoria, IL., William "BJ" Jackson of Peoria, IL., Jamal Jackson of Peoria, IL., Jared Jackson of Peoria, IL. and Deontay Jackson of Atlanta, GA.; his grandchildren, Makenzye Carter, Xavier Thomas, Roniya Buford, Jamere Herron, Taysan Jackson and Dallas Archibald; his siblings, Anthony Melton of Waukegan, IL., Steve Jackson (Jenicia) of Peoria, IL., Nickolas Jackson of Peoria, IL., Rosena Branch (Bishop Kennedy) of Jonesboro, AR, Tina Gray of Peoria, IL., Trina Williams of Peoria, IL. and Kenyata Peyton of Indianapolis, IN.; his great-aunt Emma L. Johnson; Silas Winters Jr., Michael Winters, Ora Jean Winford, Johnnie Mae Sanders, Beulah Merritt, Lena Mae Miller and Virgie Miller.
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