Solomon Rashad Jackson

Mr. Solomon R. Jackson of Lithonia,GA passed March 5, 2016. Celebration of Life Services for Solomon Jackson will be held 11AM Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Fairfield Baptist Church 6133 Redan Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058 Senior Pastor Reverend Michael Benton. Visitation FRIDAY 10AM-8PM at our SOUTH DEKALB Chapel 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway Decatur, GA 30034. Solomon Rashad Jackson was born in Decatur, Georgia on July 24, 1995 to the proud parents of Steven R. & Jacqueline A. Jackson. He graduated from Tucker High School in 2013 where he was a member of the Tucker Tigers Football and Swim team. After graduating from high school, Solomon continued his education at University At Buffalo The State University of New York majoring in Sociology / Studio Arts. Solomon gave his life to Christ at an early age and was a member of Salem Bible Church in Lithonia, GA. Although Solomon passion was football, he was a great sketch artist as well an outstanding swimmer. At the age of 13 years old he won the DeKalb County 50 yard Free-style swim competition. Solomon was a four year letterman for the swim team at Tucker High School in which two of those years his relay team qualified for State finalist in the 200-relay free style. He was also a 3 year letterman for the football team, in which they won the AAAA State Championship in 2011; the AAAAA State Quarter finalist in 2012. He also earned other outstanding high school achiever awards in football, such as Gordan Jones Coach's Award, and were named to the All DeKalb County Football team in 2012. Solomon was awarded a full football scholarship to University At Buffalo in New York, where he was a Defensive End player majoring in Sociology / Studio Arts. While attending University of Buffalo, he received the "U Believe Award Complete Team Defense" within his freshmen year of college. Solomon leaves to cherish his memories: his parents Steven and Jacqueline Jackson, two (2) brothers Steven Randolph Jackson, Jr. (Juwanna) of Covington, GA, and Sterling Renaldo Jackson of Atlanta, GA; one (1) sister Solange Raven Jackson; two nieces Saniya Renee Jackson, and Sophie Riley Jackson; one (1) nephew Shiloh Royal Jackson. His proud grandparents (John Henry to preceding him in death); Novella Henry of Pittsview AL; Edward W. Jackson, Sr. of Charlottesville, VA; Earline S. Jackson of Newport News, VA. A host of Aunts and Uncles to include his Aunt Angela Carter, M.O.M (aka, my other mother), extended family members and many dear friends.

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Solomon Rashad Jackson

July 24, 1995 - February 29, 2016