Odvie Jackson Jr.

Odvie Jackson, Jr. (Scottie) was born November 16, 1961, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Odvie Jackson, Sr. and Harriette Jackson (nee Cochran), both deceased. He was the second of four children. Scottie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Scottie attended St. Paul Lutheran Grade School and subsequently graduated from Bishop McNamara Catholic High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and, during his travels, met the love of his life, Teresita (Tessie). Scottie and Tessie were united in holy matrimony on December 17, 1983, and settled in San Diego, California, after his honorable discharge from the US Navy. Additionally, Scottie was encouraged to attend college and was consistently on the Dean’s list as he pursued a Liberal Arts Degree. Scottie pursued a career in transportation and found a passion for driving buses, landing a job with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), where Tessie would often accompany him on some of his routes around the city. They considered San Diego the best place to live in the United States. After 30-plus years at MTS, Scottie and Tessie returned to Kankakee to be closer to family while retaining close ties to friends and loved ones in sunny San Diego. Though retired, Scottie chose to continue working, driving first for Kankakee River Valley Metro and later for the Bradley/Bourbonnais School District, where he was employed at the time of his death, and where the children and parents alike adored his genuine love and authenticity. From a very young age, Scottie was a talented artist, whether it was assembling and painting model cars, airplanes, or ships, or free-style drawing, his capabilities were a force to be reckoned with. Throughout his time in San Diego, Scottie remained a die-hard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, supporting them even when they weren’t playing so well. He loved sunrises and sunsets, waking early to view them. He enjoyed cooking and grilling and was always generous with his family, neighbors, and co-workers. He also passed the time playing dominoes. Scottie departed this life on December 7, 2025, at the age of 64. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 40-plus years, Teresita Jackson; sisters Tracy D. Gavin and Kelly J. Davidson (Glenn); Uncle Postelle Cochran (Dorothy); nephews, Tavaras Davidson, Justin Davidson, and Kamil Jackson; nieces, Anya-Lisa Washington, Jehan Washington, Samira Washington, and Khadidra Washington; 13 great-nephews and nieces, a host of beloved cousins, friends, co-workers, students, and parents of students, longtime ‘brothers from other mothers’ Dave, Joey, and Rob, and sister-friend, Delores. Waiting to meet Scottie are his sister, Carla Jackson (Niecy), his parents, grandparents, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other friends who all loved him dearly.

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Odvie Jackson Jr.

November 16, 1961 - December 7, 2025