J.D.’s memory lives on through those who loved him dearly: Wife, Joyce Jackson; Mother, Eloise Jackson; one Son, Jataven D. Evans; three Stepchildren: Lashdus Harris, Robsimin Ware, and Aisha Ware; one Brother, Willie Glenn Jackson; one Sister, Vanessa Jackson; Brother-in-law, Eddie (Hilda) Harris; seven grandchildren, one niece, one nephew, two aunts, other relatives and friends.