Memorial Resolution for Lei rev Jackson
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learn of the unfortunate departure of Leirey Jackson on April 7, 2018; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed body learned of Leirey's passing from the Honorable Raymond Lopez, Alderman of the 15th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Leirey Jackson was born on December 11, 1945, in Robinsville, Mississippi, to the loving union of Evelyn Mills and Willie Lee Jackson; and
WHEREAS, From the age of four, Leirey was raised by his mother, Evelyn Mills, and his loving stepfather, John Henry Dockery; and
WHEREAS, Leirey honorably joined the United States Army at the age of sixteen and served two tours in Munich, Germany. He enjoyed learning about the culture and witnessing the beauty of Germany; and
WHEREAS, Leirey was known for always having a good time. He loved to DJ, tell jokes and dance with friends, all while sharply dressed; and
WHEREAS, Everyone who knew him looked forward to his cooking, especially his barbecue; and
WHEREAS, Leirey leaves for his legacy: sons, Darryle Jackson (Janet) of Chicago, Illinois and Corey Hunter of Erie, Pennsylvania; mother, Evelyn Dockery of Chicago, Illinois; sister, Gloria Johnson of Chicago, Illinois; best friend of eleven years, Rosemary Taylor; and a host of family and close friends; and
WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by: father, Willie Lee Jackson; stepfather, John Henry Dockery; and eldest sibling, Betty Mason; and
WHEREAS, He will be dearly missed by those who loved him and he will be remembered for his loving and kind spirit; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this eighteenth day of April, 2018, do hereby express our sorrow on the passing of Leirey Jackson and extend to his family our sincerest condolences.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and
