George Dewey Jackson, Jr.

George D. Jackson, Jr., age 52, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  George was born December 26, 1968 in Topeka the son of George D. Sr. and Sharon (Myers) Jackson.  George graduated from Seaman High School in 1986 and then graduated from Kaw Valley Technical School.  He worked as a warehouse manager at Smucker’s in Topeka.  He was previously married to Jamey Conrad, and later engaged to Angela Beaman.  George enjoyed fishing, the San Francisco 49ers, and was a strong advocate for the 2 ^nd Amendment.  His favorite love was spending time with his family.

He is survived by his companion, Katherine Sanchez; a son, Corey (Alexandria) Jackson of Shawnee, KS; three daughters, Patiance Cunningham of Wichita, KS, Nicole (Shawn) Beaman of Topeka, and Amber Beaman of Topeka;  two stepsons, Antonio (Gabby) Fernandez-Ortiz of Shawnee, KS and Christian (Vianey) Fernandez-Ortiz of Colorado; a stepdaughter, Stephenie (Fernando) Ortiz of Topeka; two sisters, Betsy (Don) Thompson of Topeka and Melissa Bennett of Topeka; six grandchildren and 10 step grandchildren; a niece, Rebecca Thompson and nephews, Wayne Jackson, Jason Bennett and Cody Thompson.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home.  He will lie in state Thursday from noon – 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home.  Services will be live-streamed at the Davidson Funeral Home and Cremation Services Facebook page.  Interment will be at the Half Day Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home.  davidsonfuneral.com