Dennis Xavier Jackson

Dennis Xavier Jackson
May 6, 1957 - July 18, 2017

Dennis Xavier Jackson died peacefully around family and friends on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, UT. He was born at Hill AFB, UT on May 6, 1957 to James X. Jackson and Bobbie J. McQueen.

He was raised in Ogden, UT, graduating from Ogden High School. He attended Westminster and Snow Colleges where he played football. He worked various jobs as a machine operator, and spent 40+ years as the community 'handy-man' performing outstanding work in friends and families homes.

Dennis loved sports and enjoyed playing and watching football and basketball. His greatest joy was spending time with close friends and family playing golf.

Dennis loved his family tremendously. He is survived by 2 children: Dennis (LaTonya) X. Jackson III and Shalena Davis; 4 grandchildren: Shyia Wilson, Imani Jackson, Xavier Jackson, and JaKobe Jackson; 17 siblings; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-father, Clarence R. McQueen

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation and give a special thanks to all the doctors, nurses, and aides at Ogden Regional Medical Center, Utah Hematology and Oncology Center, McKay Dee Hospital, and IHC Hospice & Palliative Care.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at New Zion Baptist
Church; 2935 Lincoln Avenue, Ogden, Utah 84401.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Memorial ServiceNew Zion Baptist Church
2935 Lincoln Ave.
Ogden, UT 84401
July 29, 2017
1:00 PM