Sheldon B

Jackson

Remembering

Sheldon Bennett Jackson

Sheldon Bennett Jackson, also known as 'Skeebo" was born on March 19, 1968, to Shirley E. Jackson and Robert Greene in Westwood, New Jersey. Sheldon transitioned from this life on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.

Sheldon attended the Westwood Public School system and would graduate from Westwood Sr. High School in 1986.  His love of sports began early while watching baseball (NY Mets) with his grandfather, later becoming a Yankees fan. He would later go to play baseball (pitcher/outfield), basketball (center/forward), and football (tight end) in his adolescent and teenage years. While in high school, Sheldon worked at the Iron Horse in Westwood, NJ and would continue to do so off and on for the next 20 years. Sheldon would work various jobs including Pascack Valley Hospital, Teledyne Isotopes, Accent Media, Conway Trucking, etc. Although Sheldon received certification in Computer Programming and Coding in 2002, it was his dedication of providing for his family that he decided toobtain his CDL.  Sheldon would then work in the fuel industry driving for Suburban Propane for over 15 years and then ultimately joining SOS Extreme in Tuxedo Park, NY. Sheldon enjoyed what he did and worked extremely hard.

Growing up  Sheldon was always surrounded by family, and the love and support he gave to his family was unmatched. Family gatherings were always his favorites. Good food, good music, and connecting with family is what he looked forward to.  He had recently taken on the title of family patriarch/historian and was growing into the role often searching out family history and sharing with those interested in knowing more about the Johnson legacy. You could find him for hours poring over documents, often with eyes lighting up over new information. Sheldon was a loving and devoted husband, incredible and supportive father, amazing and loving brother, gentle and caring grandfather, a wise and encouraging uncle, and a dedicated son. He was and will always be a true definition of what a man of integrity looks like.

Sheldon is predeceased by his parents, Shirley E. Jackson, and Robert Greene. He leaves to not mourn but cherish the life he lived; his loving wife, Tina of 28 years together. His children; daughter, Lavinia (Jonah) Larkin of Nevada, MO. Son, Jerod (Thalia) Jackson of Clifton, NJ. Daughter, Zhane, sons Kedar and Dhani Jackson all of Westwood, NJ. Five grandchildren; Jasmine, Egypt, Nia, Onyx, and Tobias. Sister, Shirlene (Mark )Campbell of Bergenfield, NJ. Brother and Sister-in-love Kenneth and Kimberly Smith, of Hackensack, NJ. Brother-in-love, Danwua Batts of Fairlawn, NJ. Brother-in-love, Kevin (Charlene) Butler, or Piscataway, NJ. Mother-in-love, Juanita Butler of Hackensack, NJ. Robert (Hazel) Johnson of Maribel, NC. Aunt, Jane Smith of Westwood, NJ, Cousin/sister, Desiree Dubose of Westwood, NJ. Nieces Kyndrea Smith of Hackensack, NJ. Kayla (Martin) Freeman of Clifton, NJ, Khadera Smith of Mebane, NC. CheyAri (Monty) Maragh, Anaya and Samara Payne of Bergenfield, NJ. Nephews, Tyrell Aultmon, Kevin (Courtney) Butler, and Isaiah Butler. Hosts of cousins that he loved so deeply. Friends and co-workers that have become family. Unofficially adopted sons, Ansel Phillips,and Jordan DuFont.