Mauldin, South Carolina

The day was Tuesday, April 9, 1996, that we welcomed our baby boy into the world. He was the apple of our eyes. My mother, the late, Mother Eleanor Murry instilled in us as the Bible teaches to "train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it" Proverbs 22:6, and that was our aim. I ensured that by offering him back to the Lord in Christian baptism at Saint Mark United Methodist Church.  It was here that he received his early Christians teachings.

Daveion grew up in the Mauldin community of Mauldin, SC.  He is a 2014 graduate of Mauldin High School where he played football for the fighting Mavericks. He worked as an independent contractor for Wayfair and Lowes.

Much like me, he enjoyed children.  He had a way with them, and children always enjoyed being in his midst.  He was a big guy, but he was a gentle giant.  He was not only big in stature, but he had a big heart.

Anybody who knew Daveion knew that he was a diehard Steelers fan.  He also loved playing video games with his friends and riding motorcycles.

The first thing one would notice about Daveion was his BIG SMILE, authentic in the most innocent of ways. Warm and welcoming, the way he greeted the world was as rare as it was refreshing. His smile was a window into the soul of the man that we nurtured and watched grow. A son, a brother, an uncle, and devoted friend, he was Daveion Jackson, "our beloved son in whom we are well pleased".

We all know that his life was filled with good days and bad days, some highs and lows.  He made some mistakes but was man enough to admit his mistakes, pick himself up and walk tall like a man again.  We've laughed, we've cried and sometimes we've cried laughing.  Even in the darkest moments of his life he always knew that even despite him, the Lord was always with him.

Daveion was blessed to have in his life a special friend, Keshyra Cunningham to whom we are grateful for providing not only companionship, but also a steady voice in his ears.

"The Lord taketh away…"

So, as the Lord gave on that special day in April of 1996 . . . I was blessed . . . and when the Lord took away on July 30, 2022, in the midst of my pain I can still say, "Blessed be the name of the Lord".

Left now to cherish the memories along with me, his mother, Shannon Murry and his father, Floyd Jackson; his siblings, Shaquana McNair, Anthony Pepper, Floyd Jackson, Tashi Durham, Mitauleitha Hawthorne, Donquavious Jackson (Maigan), and Zarreen Glenn; his paternal grandmother, Ann Ryant; his special friend, Keshyra Cunningham, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eugene and Eleanor Murry and his paternal grandfather, Lloyd Jackson, Jr.

"Blessed be the name of the Lord"

Although I've been unsure of some things, this I can rest assured that Daveion is at peace. Though he has departed this earth, it is not the end of his story – rather it is just the beginning. I along with his family will not let his life… his death be in vain.

The seeds of love he planted in the hearts and minds of so many will continue to grow and flourish.

"We will understand it better, by and by"

Your Loving Mother,

Shannon "Shan" Murray

Funeral service will be Friday, August 5, 2022, 1:00 PM with viewing taking place from 12:00 Noon until the hour of his service.  Burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Mask are required to be worn during the entire service covering your mouth and nose!  These are the guidelines to attend the service for Mr. Jackson set forth by St. Mark UMC!

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Please keep the family in your prayers.

The Murry-Jackson family is being cared for by Sullivan Bros. Mortuary Inc.