William Teece Jackson Jr.

MORTON ~ William “Billy” Teece Jackson, Jr., 60, of Morton, went to be with his Heavenly Father and reunited with his momma at 7:28 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2023 at Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge in Morton.

He was born November 8, 1962 in Peoria to William Teece and Judith Ann (Thomas) Jackson, Sr. His mother preceded him in death on January 7, 2021.

Surviving are his father, William, Sr. of Peoria; two sisters, Carrie Jackson of Green Valley and Vickie Dreifuerst of Peoria; one niece, Jessica (Rob Johnson) Murphy of Pekin and two nephews, Chris (Candace) Murphy of Manito and Jacob (Kristie) Dreifuerst of Bartonville.

Billy had worked at PARC and EP!C in Peoria for 30-plus years, retiring in 2019.

He attended Allied Agencies and Seapco in Peoria. He also attended Grace Presbyterian Church Special Needs Department in Peoria.

Billy was a loving, funny man, who loved watching Cars and the Dukes of Hazard. He also loved his police badges and his hats.

He loved everyone he met and all those who knew Billy loved him back.

His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Russ Fahlberg will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Cremation will be accorded following the service.

Memorial contributions may be given to EP!C, 1913 West Townline Road, Peoria, Illinois 61615 or Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge, 2125 Veterans Road, Morton, Illinois 61550.

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com