Darryl Jackson - February 16, 1963 - January 7, 2026
1/8/2026 4:09:00 PM - Final Journey

DARRYL CLIFFORD JACKSON, age 62, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at My Michigan Medical Center in Midland.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the Tribal Gym on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 2 p.m. with Sam McClellan officiating. Interment of cremains will immediately follow at Woodland Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the Tribal Gym following the burial. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Indian School, P.O. Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57325 or to Veterans 4 USA, 6107 W. Airline Rd., Weidman, Michigan, 48893. Envelopes will be available at the Tribal Gym.

Darryl was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, on February 16, 1963, the son of Delmar and Karen (Britton) Jackson, Sr. He graduated as Valedictorian from Flandreau Indian School with the Class of 1981. Following high school, Darryl joined the U.S. Marine Corp, serving his country from July 1981-July 1984. Darryl married Theresa Lynn Peters on March 19, 1988, in Mt. Pleasant, where they continued to live and raise their family. A lifelong resident of Mt. Pleasant, Darryl was a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, serving his tribe as part of many boards and committees. He worked various positions within the tribe, his last was serving as Tribal Clerk. Darryl enjoyed many hobbies; he was an avid outdoorsman, loved a good rock concert, going antiquing, and dancing at Powwow’s. In his spare time, he liked crafting and watching Jeopardy. His family was important to him; he will always be remembered for his encouraging advice and guidance.

Darryl is survived by his children, Joelle Peters (Kevin Shaw), Stephen Jackson, Robert Jackson, Maggie Jackson, all of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren Josclynn, Kenisynn, Anistynn, and Kamerynn Shaw, Leilani, Jace, and Amik Yahbay-Wooten; his bonus mom Julia Jackson; mother-in-law Helen Peters; brothers Delmer (Mary) Jackson, Jr., Daniel (Alex) Jackson, Jeffery Rowland; sisters Angel Jackson, Salina Jackson, Tonya (Steven) Antoine; brother-in-law Lance (Kristen) Peters; sisters-in-law Renee (Bret) Yahbay and Juliane (Mitchell) Hinmon; many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.

Darryl always believed in giving back; it was his wish to help someone else by becoming a Gift of Life donor following his death. He and his family were very thankful for the kidney that he received in 2012 from Gift of Life, a gift that allowed him to spend many more years with his family.

Darryl was preceded in death by his parents Delmar (Karen) Jackson, Sr.; wife, Theresa Jackson; brother Simon Jackson; father-in-law Julius Peters; and many grandparents and extended relatives and friends.