Rodney Jackson, age 40, of West Salem, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Rodney was born on August 27, 1979 in Olney, the son of Phillip and Linda (Harmon) Jackson.

He was a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed making cabinets. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

Rodney is survived by daughter Chloe Jackson of West Salem; girlfriend Larissa Ahlfield of West Salem; mother Linda Jackson (Kevin Grove) of Olney; sister Tanya Emmons (Rodger) of Washington, IN; 2 stepchildren Bailee Ahlfield (Avery) and Tyler Ahlfield; 2 nephews Jesse Grayling and Kaleb Grayling (Shaina); 2 nieces Amber Combs (Alex) and Julie Burton (Zach); and 2 grandchildren Leo and Max.

He was preceded in death by his father Phillip Jackson and brother Paul Jackson.

Memorials can be made to his daughter Chloe Jackson in memory of Rodney Jackson.

Funeral service held in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Burial at Calhoun Cemetery in Calhoun. Pastor Paul Goss officiating.

Thrasher Family Funeral Home, Olney, IL