William Emanuel Jackson

William Emanuel Jackson, 50, of Lexington, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Born on July 8, 1971, he was the son of Helen Savage Jackson and the late Jesse Jackson. He was from Jacksonville, Florida, later moving to Georgia where he graduated from Oglethorpe County High School. He was a welder and fabricator for EFI in Watkinsville.

Will was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed making knives as well as collecting knives and guns.

Survivors include his mother, Helen Jackson; children, Riley Jackson (Lyssa Jackson), Hollis Jackson; grandchild, Ollie Jackson; brother, Jim Jackson (Shirley); significant other, Kristie Eason; former spouse, Holly Jackson; nieces & nephews.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.