Anthony Jackson Jr

Anthony Lee Jackson Jr., affectionately known as Ping was a beloved son, brother, father, family member, and friend.

Anthony was preceded in death by his Mother Mary Alford, Grandfather Sarah Williams, Uncle Brett Ewing, Jalieel Jackson and Johnny Williams, Stepbrother Brisson Altman.

ANTHONY “PING” L. JACKSON
LIFE STORY

Anthony Jackson Jr, was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 18, 2001 to Anthony Jackson Sr. and Mary Alford. Anthony attended and graduated from Deneen Elementary and went on to Percy Julian High School. Anthony’s life was a gift to all who knew him and he will be remembered for his presence, spirit, and memories he shared with those around him.
Anthony grew up surrounded by family and friends who cared deeply for him. He brought joy, laughter, and meaning into the lives of those who knew him. His kindness and the moments he shared with loved ones will always remain in their hearts. Anthony had his first and only child Promyse Jackson on April 18, 2024, she was his world. She was the apple of his eye and epitome of love. Anthony made sure he showed her and the world how much he loved her.
In Anthony’s free time he loved to spend time with his daughter and with his family and friends cracking jokes and laughing. Anthony also loved to travel, loved cars and live life to the fullest.
Anthony’s life reminds us of the importance of love, family, and the memories we created together. Though he is gone to soon his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

“Forever remembered and forever loved”

He leaves to cherish his loving Daughter Promyse Jackson, Father Anthony and Step-Mother Tashena Jackson, Great Grandmother Velma Jackson, Grandmother Jacqueline Ball (Oliver Ball), Grandfather’s Lesly Alford and Tony Boswell (Lucretia Boswell), Sister’s Antanique and Cariyanna Alford, Twin Brother Antonio Jackson (niece Milan Johnson), Christchan Allen, Antwan Alford and Dexter Altman, Aunt Latifah Greer, Shaheeda Muhammad, Nicole, Lesley and Monica Alford and Tiara Boswell, Great Aunt Anitra Jackson, Uncle’s Leslie, Martese and Kevin Alford, Great Uncle Jerrell Jackson.

Anthony continues to live through cousins, family members and friends who will continue to cherish his memory.

Family and Friend Tribute

Big Brother
He made the world a better place by just being there for me whenever I needed him. Every time I was feeling down, he was there. My brother was “Everything” that was a real one right there.
Cariyanna Alford

I love you nephew
Love always Auntie Corrina

Grandson
Although you cannot be here with me, we are truly not apart. Until the final breath I take you will be living in my heart.
Grandmother

Nephew
if I would have Known our last conversation would be our last I would have held you on the phone a little bit longer about that bum bump (insider) and you being you always ending our call with I love you Auntie and me saying I love you and you saying I love you more until we meet again nephew. I love you more.
Love always Auntie Tree

My Nephew
There are no words that feel big enough for this kind of pain. My heart is broken in a way I never knew it could be. So much life still waiting for you, so many dreams meant to be lived. I keep replaying memories of you in my mind your laugh, your smile. I watched you grow, I believed you had so much more time. I never imagined a day where I would have to write about you in the past tense. You made me an Auntie and Aunties are supposed to watch their nephews grow older, not stand here with hearts shattered trying to understand how someone so loved could be taken so soon. But even in this unbearable pain, I hold onto the love you gave us. Your life mattered, your smile mattered, you mattered more than words could ever say.
Tiara Boswell

To my first Nephew the one who made me an auntie, even though we did not see eye to eye at times, I will always remember the lectures I gave and the laughs we shared. No matter what you will forever be in my heart.
Love always Auntie Shaheeda
I am Free

Do not grieve for me for now I am free. I am following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call: I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to grind or play. Task left undone must stay that way. I found my place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void then fill it with remembered joys, friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, ah yes, these things I too shall miss.
Be not burdened with ties of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life been full. I savored much. Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my life seemed all too brief. Do not lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift your heart up and share with me. God wanted me now;
He set me free

Acknowledgements
The Jackson and Alford family wishes to extend our deep appreciation, the expression of love, concerns, calls, prayers, texts, and flowers during this time of bereavement.

We would like to give a special thanks to Pettway Funeral Service