Jarrett Alden Washington

Jarrett Alden Washington was born on October 20, 1974 in Dayton, Ohio to the late James A. Washington, II and Lula T. Washington. Even at an early age, Jarrett was known for having big eyes, a joyous personality, and loving everyone that he met. To him, everyone was a friend. As a youth he was baptized at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Dayton, Ohio under the pastorate of the late Rev. Dr. James I. Davis. He was a product of Precious Blood Catholic School for elementary and middle school, then attended and graduated from Meadowdale High School in 1993. Afterwards, he matriculated at Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio, where he also met his future wife. Upon leaving Wilberforce, he pivoted to training in computer technology at ITT Technical Institute, where he would pursue a career in computer and networking support spanning across the states of Ohio, California, and Texas. Jarrett endured a period where he was in the valley; a divorce and gradually deteriorating health changed his life. Even after being declared legally blind, Jarrett reclaimed a new mission, to improve services and employment opportunities for the visually impaired. He passionately served as Treasurer for the Visually Impaired Blind Society (VIBS) and Vice President for the National Federation of the Blind in activities that involved education, fundraising, support resources, and advocacy for the visually impaired up until his untimely passing. He leaves a legacy for the local visually impaired community that we hope will endure. Jarrett is survived by his three children; Jaylin, Jordyn, and Joshua, along with former wife Shamiko McDonald; two siblings; Melanye Garrison and James A. Washington, III (Patricia), as well as multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins, not mention his lifelong friends from Ohio and countless individuals and friends within the visually impaired community. The memorial service for Jarrett will take place on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2083 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, Georgia 30035, which was Jarrett’s church home. Crematory services were entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, 1999 SR 138, Conyers, Georgia 30013. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a beneficiary fund for Jarrett’s surviving children (Jaylin, Jordyn, and Joshua). Contact (470) 452-9152 for more information.

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Jarrett Alden Washington

October 20, 1974 - September 6, 2024