Kerry Eatmon Jackson Obituary

We announce the death of Kerry Eatmon Jackson (Kenly, North Carolina), who passed away on October 28, 2026, at the age of 74. Kerry will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kerry Eatmon Jackson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Roland Jackson and Theramae Boyette Jackson; and his sister Martha Acora Jackson Sorenson. He is survived by: his wife Linda DeFoe Jackson; his children, Jonathan Jackson (Angelica) and Brooklynn Jackson; his stepson Ben DeFoe (Michele); his stepgrandchildren, Adele, Davis and Celia DeFoe; his stepdaughter Kim Holt (Tim); his stepgrandchildren, Addison and Rylan Holt; his brother Thomas R Jackson, Jr. (Patsy); his nieces and nephews, Thomas R Jackson, III (Jennifer), Ragnar R. Sorenson (Susan), Kristen Jackson Jeansonne (Joseph), Maya Sorenson Troutman (James), Amy Jackson Stancil (Vann) and Lori Jackson Boswell (Jody); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Tommy Jackson (Leah), Robert Jackson (Lizzy), Tyler Boswell (Hailee), Andrew Stancil, Andre Jeansonne, Samantha Boswell, Rebecca Stancil, Aniya Jeansonne, Kyra Sorenson and Payton Sorenson; Emmi Jackson and Jackson.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Kenly Funeral & Cremation Service (103 E 2nd St, Kenly, NC 27542). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 4th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.