Ricardo Nashaun Jackson

Obituary Ricardo Na Shaun Jackson was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 29, 1983 to Richard King, who preceded him in death, and Hellouise Jackson. He departed us on Monday, October 29, 2018. He was 34 years old. Ricardo committed himself to God at an early age and was baptized and became a member of The New Bethel Baptist Church. During this time, he faithfully served on the Jr. Usher board throughout his teenage years. He enjoyed welcoming the guest and proudly introducing the pastor. Ricardo began his education at Maranatha Academy, where he attended grades K-8. During this time, he enjoyed playing baseball, and experimenting with technology. Born with Sickle Cell Anemia, at ten years of age Ricardo researched and wrote his own book about Sickle Disease. He attended and graduated from Mountain View Christian School graduating with honors, receiving Outstanding recognition in Computer Science, and achieving the Millennium Scholarship from the State of Nevada. Nominated by his teacher, Ricardo, was recognized as a winner in the 2002 United States Achievement Academy National Award Yearbook, receiving the United States National English Merit Award. Ricardo went on to further his education by attending the College of Southern Nevada earning his Associate Degree in Applied Science Electronic Engineering Technology in 2012. Ricardo began working at the age of 14 at Stargate Plumbing with his uncles. He initially worked part time to earn money for the prom. He continued his employment there as a Project Estimator until 2007 when he became ill. On March 22, 2013 Ricardo married Cierra Robinson, and to this union two children were born. Ricardo enjoyed expressing his emotions with inspirational and motivational writings– he was his own journalist. Ricardo was a loving son, grandson, nephew, cousin and godfather. He was a wonderful husband and dedicated father. He leaves behind his wife, Cierra and loving sons King Na Shaun Jackson, Ricardo Na Shaun Jackson II, step son Iszaya Hunter; His Mother - Hellouise Jackson of Gainesville, Fl., Grandmother - Corine Jackson Reid; Uncles - Andrew Jackson IV, Stony Jackson, Jerome Jackson, Michael Jackson (Michelle), Frederick Jackson; His Aunts - Hester Jackson, Kathy Jackson, all of Las Vegas, NV., and Aunt Regina Jackson of Stafford, VA; Godson - Dalen Smith; and a host of cousins, other relatives and many, many friends. Ricardo struggled with a life long illness of Sickle Cell. He was constantly in and out of the hospital. He was a heartwarming, caring person, and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for anyone he cared about. It didn’t matter how sick, how tired he was and how much pain he was in. He would never allow his sickness to get in his way. He would always put “you” before “himself,” and was there for us all. He was a fighter and fought until he earned his wings. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

Ricardo Nashaun Jackson

December 29, 1983 - October 29, 2018