Dakota James Jackson Obituary

We announce the death of Dakota James Jackson of Peru, Indiana, who passed away on May 28, 2026, at the age of 32. Dakota will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Robert and Leola Jackson; and his great-grandparents, Laura Alice and James Sutton. He is survived by: his parents, Deborah Burney (Smith) of Peru and Herman Jackson (Gloria Jackson); his siblings, Travis (Sarah Smith) of Peru, Alexa Smith of Kokomo, Jermaine Nix of Kokomo, Quincy Jackson of Anderson, Christopher Jackson of Kokomo and Chlorice Young of Kokomo; his nieces, Aniyah Smith of Peru, Ameliyah Smith of Peru and Achilah Smith of Peru; his nephew Amias Smith-Thompson; his grandparents, Helen Wilcox and Donald Smith Sr.; his sibling Nashondra Smith; and his close friend Brayton Kelsor. He is also survived by several aunts and uncles as well, also many cousins that were really close and tons of friends.