Mr. Michael Ray Jackson
January 15, 1957 - April 6, 2020
Mr. Michael Ray Jackson, 63, passed away at 9:12 PM on Monday, April 6, 2020. Mike, as he was lovingly known to his family, was born January 15, 1957 in Memphis, TN to Sam Buchannan and Dorothy Jackson. Mike attended Morgan Park High School in Chicago, IL. He was an avid reader, who enjoyed broadening his vocabulary and expanding his intelligence. Mike was a very genuine and giving person. He was extremely devoted to his family. Mike attended Olive Harvey College in Chicago, IL and Bethel United Methodist Church, Peoria, IL. Mike leaves to cherish his memory, his life companion, Valerie Lynn Mickle of Peoria, IL; one son, Jermaine Johnson of Birmingham, AL; one daughter, Tierra Mickle of Indianapolis, IN; two brothers, Anthony (Juliette) Wayne Davis of Chicago IL and Ronald (Ella) C. Jackson of Lansing, IL; three sisters, Cynthia M. Jackson of Peoria, IL, Patricia R. Jackson of Chicago, IL, and Rosiland (Melvin) D. Kimbrough of Phoenix, IL; four grandsons, Jacarius Michael Johnson and Jacoby Christopher Johnson both of Birmingham, AL, Jamir James Caldwell and Marcel Lamar Frison both of Indianapolis, IN; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. He is preceeded in death by his parents. No services were rendered. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.
Mr. Michael Ray Jackson, 63, passed away at 9:12 PM on Monday, April 6, 2020. Mike, as he was lovingly known to his family, was born January 15, 1957 in Memphis, TN to Sam Buchannan and Dorothy Jackson. Mike attended Morgan Park High School... View Obituary & Service Information