Joseph E. Jackson, Jr.

May 31, 1997 - February 21, 2020

Joseph Edward Jackson, Jr. was born May 31, 1997 to Peteies McKee and the late Joseph E. Jackson, Sr. He departed this life on Friday, February 21, 2020. Joseph was educated in the Fayette County Public School System and graduated from The Learning Center in 2015. There he excelled in Math and Science and was key to helping create a new class for the school. Impressed by his motivation, Joseph was invited to the University of Kentucky to speak to future educators about how to improve connections with high school students. Joseph was an amazing skateboarder and at one point was part of a local skate team. His passion for cars lead him to a career as a mechanic at Greens Toyota. Music was his other great passion. He loved owning, building and playing his audio art for people. Joseph participated in audio competitions and was a member of US Acoustics. Through Joseph’s many ventures, he met some amazing people as well as starting his own little family. Joseph was preceded in death by his father Joseph E. Jackson, Sr.; grandfathers, Clarence Campbell, Hezekiah Jackson and Thomas Tyra; paternal grandmother, Shirley Cooper; and cousins William "Biggs-Donut" McKee and Bryan McKee. Joseph is survived by his mother Peteies McKee; a special friend, Haley Estes; three sons, Elijah, Joseph III, and Shawn David; six sisters including Davina (Marquise) Kennedy and JoNiesha Jackson; two brothers including Mason Malone; grandparents Davina & Steve Herron; four aunts including Veronica McKee; two uncles, Michael (Renee) McKee and Paul (Rosemary) McKee; and a host of nephews including Jonah and Joziah Brown. Also, a very special family friend, "Big Brother" Kenny Smith; as well as many other family members and friends.