Kevin Jerome Jackson, 56, of Tulsa concluded his earthly journey and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday January 22, 2022 in Tulsa, OK.

Kevin's services have been entrusted to Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service in Sand Springs.

He was born on January 16, 1966 in Denver, CO to Bennie Lee and Gladys "Dutchie" (Brinkley) Jackson, Sr.  Kevin was raised in the Tulsa area, and graduated from Rogers High School in 1984.  Being exceptionally talented at music, Kevin began his employment with Tulsa Public Schools in the music department while attending college.  He earned his B.A. Degree in Education from Tulsa University in 1996.  Kevin earned many awards and accolades during his career, including several Teacher of the Year awards.

Kevin married Cheryl Ruth Jones on January 15, 1988 in Tulsa, and she survives.  He was a member of the New Jerusalem Christian Faith Ministries where he ministered in music and word. Music was not only Kevin's hobby but his passion. He has assisted with the Phil Harmonic, played for Governors and often would use his talents to play for an audience of just one. Kevin's philosophy was to always do his music with compassion and love.

Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; his father, Bennie Lee Jackson Sr.; three sons, Ryan Scott Jackson, Christopher Sean Jackson, Aaron Richard Jackson; two daughters, Valerie Lauren Jackson, Makiah Leeann Jackson; nine brothers; Bennie Lee (Sarah) Jackson, Jr., Terry Fitzgerald Jackson, Quinton Dale (Shawn) Jackson, Paul (Rosalyn) Jackson, Jacob Phillip (Antonise) Jackson, Andre Q. Jackson, Emanuel Jackson, Jedidiah (Whitney) Jackson; two sisters, Leanna Fay Jackson and Bridgitte (Justin) Litterell; several nieces and nephews and many special youngsters that Kevin and Cheryl cared deeply about.

Kevin was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys "Dutchie" Jackson; infant sons Kevin Tyler and Benjamin Ray, infant daughter Tiffany Nicole; brother, Anthony Charles Jackson; and two infant sisters

Visitation will be held at Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service in Sand Springs on Thursday January 27, 2022 from 2 pm to 8 pm with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 pm.

Funeral services will be held on Friday January 28, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the Open Arms Fellowship Church at 6021 West 7th Street Tulsa, with Pastors Kathy and Randy Barnes officiating.  Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.