David Jackson

John David “DJ” Jackson, a beloved son, brother, friend, and community member, age 51, of Villa Rica, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2024. He was born on October 24, 1973, the son of Dianne Massey Jackson and the late Melvin Leroy Jackson.

David was a man of many passions and a heart full of warmth. He was proud to be a graduate of Villa Rica High School, where he also showcased his athleticism as a football player. A true sports enthusiast, he was a huge fan of the University of Georgia, forever cheering for the Bulldogs with unwavering loyalty. David’s passion for life was displayed through his love of snowmobiling, snowboarding, and wake boarding behind his Ski Nautique. He embraced every moment spent wakeboarding, relishing the thrill of being on the water. He had a fascination with vehicles, particularly the classic 1955 Chevy and the iconic 1992 Mustang that he owned. Alongside this, he also had a talent for working on trucks. David’s kindness and compassion that he showed to others had a remarkable ability to connect with people, and he made lifelong friendships along the way. Whether through shared memories or simple moments of laughter, he brightened the lives of his friends and family.

David was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Jackson; his maternal grandparents, George and Catherine Massey; paternal grandparents, Leon and Marie Jackson.

In addition to his mother Dianne Jackson, he is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, George and Meghan Jackson of Villa Rica, cousins Steven Powers, Christy Rego, Stephanie Stuckenschneider, Tim Jackson, Terry Jackson, and Scott Hope.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home Villa Rica Chapel. Graveside services will be conducted at Meadowbrook Memory Gardens with Mr. Nathan Phillips, CEO of Battlefield Ministries and Mr. Brent Vohun speaking on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:30 PM.

The family would like to honor him by wearing red and black on this day because he loved Georgia Bulldogs. His vibrant spirit and love for life will be profoundly missed yet lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers and as David would say “Love ya, bye!”

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Battlefield Ministries, Inc. https://www.battlefieldministries.org/donate/  or mail to Battlefield Ministries, P.O. Box 1700, Rome, GA 30162.  Battlefield Ministries was co-founded by David’s parents, Leroy and Dianne Jackson, with Nathan and Jane Phillips. Battlefield is a biblically-based counseling ministry.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.jones-wynn.com Jones-Wynn Funeral Home Inc. and Cremation Services of Villa Rica is in charge of the arrangements. 770-459-3694