Terry Terrill Jackson

Terry Terrill Jackson, son of the late James Sapp and Barbara Jean Jackson, was born December 21, 1968 in St. Petersburg, Florida and departed this life on September 18, 2023 following a long term battle. Born in Florida, but raised in Jessup, Ga., a small town near Savannah, I guess it is safe to say Terry was a country boy so his move to Gainesville, Ga. in his early 20s was right up his alley. Growing up, Terry was known for his dance moves. He could dance circles around anyone so well that people started calling him “Young Bobby Brown”. He definitely thought that spot in the group New Edition belonged to him. As he aged, he developed a love for drawing. He created and drew pictures of cartoons, graffiti letters and even designed a few of his own t-shirts. Terry was talented no doubt. He had a love for mentoring others. He volunteered at the Georgia Mountain Community Service Center for many years. He also worked at Avita Community Partners as a Peer Counselor until retirement. Terry’s other hobbies were reading his Bible, attending/ watching ball games, trying different foods, fashion and most of all making memories with his family; especially his grandchildren. He was married to Judy Jackson for 28 years, and he had children of his own, but those grandchildren had a special place in his heart. They loved their Papa and he will truly be missed. He is preceded in death by his parents James Sapp and Barbara Jean Jackson; parents-in-love Willie George and Vera Jackson. He is survived by his wife Judy Jackson of 28 years of Gainesville, GA.; three children Tiara Jackson of Warner Robins, GA, Terry “Tj” Jackson Jr. and Jalessa Etchu-Tambe both of Gainesville, GA.; Goddaughter Chaundia Stafford of Athens, GA., grandchildren Ayden, Elijah, Ally, Jeremiah, Easton, Justice, Esiah and Eziel; brothers Tony Jackson Sapp of Jessup, GA. and Terrance “LaJuan” Jackson of Lawrenceville, Ga.; sisters Carolyn Sapp and Patricia Sapp both of St Petersburg, FL.; brothers-in-love Timothy (Sherrette) Jackson and Jimmie (Erica) Jackson both of Gainesville, Ga.; sisters-in-love Dianne Jackson, Deloris “Shirley” Jackson and Carol Jackson all of Gainesville, GA.; aunt Dorothy “Dot” Nelson of Jessup, GA., Loubertha Boston of St. Petersburg, FL., and Ernestein Jackson of Brunswick, GA.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Terry Terrill Jackson

December 21, 1968 - September 18, 2023