OBITUARY Dennis Xavier Jackson May 6,1957 — July 18, 2017 Dennis Xavier Jackson died peacefully around family and friends on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, UT. He was born at Hill AFB, UT on May 6, 1957 to James X. Jackson and Bobbie J. McQueen. He was raised in Ogden, UT, graduating from Ogden High School. He attended Westminster and Snow Colleges where he played football. He worked various jobs as a machine operator, and spent 40+ years as the community ‘handyman’ performing outstanding work in friends and family’s homes. Dennis loved sports and enjoyed playing and watching football and basketball. He greatest joy was spending time with close friends and family playing golf. Dennis loved his family tremendously. He is survived by 2 children: Dennis (LaTonya) X. Jackson III and Shalena Davis-Berkley, CA; 4 grandchildren: Shyia Wilson-Berkley, CA, Imani Jackson, Xavier Jackson, and JaKobe Jackson; 17 siblings: Debbie (Maurice) Bowens, Reshita (Ronald) Naylor, Kai (Reginald) Smith-Denver, CO, Brenda Jackson, Victor Jackson-Las Vegas, NV, Sherri (Sylvester) Scott, Terri Jones, Parrish (Teresa) Topps, Keenan Jackson-Long Beach, CA, LaTrisha (Alfonzo) Mclntosh-Houston, TX, LaTosha Taylor- Houston, TX, Kushana (Darryln) Dudley-Houston, TX, Lucretia McQueen, Steven McQueen-Lancaster, CA; God-sisters: Annette (Anthony) Marks, Arnae Dorby and Adrienne Dorby; Special God-Mother: Roberta Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-father, Clarence R. McQueen. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation and give a special thanks to all the doctors, nurses, and aides at Ogden Regional Medical Center, Utah Hematology and Oncology Center, McKay Dee Hospital, and IHC Hospice & Palliative Care.