Michael Fitzgerald "Mike" Jackson Obituary (1969 - 2022)

The family of Mr. Michael Jackson invites you to attend services virtually by clicking on the link to Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel's Facebook Page or YouTube Channel. Please find the links below. For Facebook Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/watch/PeacefulRestFuneralChapel/?tab=home For YouTube Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCYbQNKQcnh8lLyMK5DLQZQ?view_as=subscriber Michael "Mike" Fitzgerald" Jackson, 53, of Topeka, KS passed away at KU Medical Center in Kansas City Kansas on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from injuries sustained in a car accident on August 1, 2022. Michael was born June 4, 1969 in San Francisco, CA to Charles Edward Jackson and Birdia Lee Sims. He was raised in Topeka, KS and was a supervisor at Loving Hearts caring for individuals with disabilities at the time of his passing. Michael is survived by his sons, Rashaun Thompson, Devontair Jackson, Deontay Jackson, and Damika Jackson (all of Topeka, KS); daughters, Tierra Jackson, Mykeitha Thompson, and Arianah Jackson (all of Topeka, KS); stepsons, Terrian Freel, Xavier Freel, Trey Freel, and Isaiah Freel (all of Houston, TX); five sisters, Sharon Burrell (Topeka, KS), Jacqueline Anderson (Herndon, VA), Jennifer Jackson (Topeka, KS), Leticia Jackson-Holder (Chesterfield, VA), Angela Kingcannon (Topeka, KS); three brothers, Samuel Green, Allen Green, Jr., and Quentin Green; stepmother, Juanita Martinez-Hicks; fiance, Jaime Freel (all of Topeka, KS), and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Michael is preceded in death by his parents Charles Edward Jackson and Birdia Lee Sims; two sons, DeAngelo Lytton and DaQuhan Jackson, and his brother Keith Shabazz. Michael had a heart full of gold, he not only blessed his family and friends but also anyone he met. To Michael, everyone was family to him. His unique laugh would light up a room no matter where he was. He was a mentor to many, motivational speaker, and a community activist. Michael launched The "Q" Project with the primary focus on investing in the youth to help stop the violence after he lost his son DaQuhan "Q" Jackson to gun violence. Michael's unconditional love, smile, and laughter will be greatly missed and remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.