Brady Joseph Jackson

Staff Sergeant Brady Joseph Jackson was born in Magnolia, Arkansas on August 21, 1981. He was 33 years old. Brady passed away at his place of residence in Gulfport, Mississippi on October 7, 2014 of natural causes. Visitation will be at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, Louisiana on Tuesday, October 14, from 5:30-9:00 P.M. Visitation will resume Wednesday morning at 9:00 until religious service at 11:00 in the Ourso Chapel. The service will be conducted by Biloxi VA Medical Center Chaplin Phil J. Audet. Burial will follow at Cornerview Cemetery, Gonzales, LA. Brady is survived by two loving sons, Ryder Joseph Jackson, 9, and Tyce James Jackson, 5, of Magnolia, AR, Mother and Step-Father, Yvonne LeBlanc Templet and Carey Templet of Gonzales, LA, Father and Step-Mother, Tommy and Kathy Jackson of Magnolia, AR, Sister and Brother-in-Law, Ashley Jackson Camp and Jackie Camp of Magnolia, AR, Step-Sister and Husband, Jonte' Templet Smith and Dustin Smith of St. Amant, LA, Helen Templet and Fiancée Brent VanFleet of Jefferson, GA, Nephew, Christian Mistretta of Magnolia, AR, Nieces, Lakyn Camp of Magnolia, AR, Marlee, Lainey, and Presley Smith of St. Amant, LA, Extended family, Dustan and Keleigh Himel of St. Amant, LA, Maternal Grandparents Lawrence and Rita LeBlanc of Gonzales, LA, Paternal Grandmother Margie Young, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins living in Gonzales, LA and Magnolia, AR, and his beloved Bloodhound "Clarabelle". He is preceded in death by, Paternal Grandparents Norwin Young and Bobbie Jean Young, Brother, Dustin Anthony "D" Jackson, and Nanny Patti LeBlanc Braud. SSG Brady Joseph Jackson was a United States Veteran of "Operation Iraqi Freedom II and VI." He was enlisted with the Army National Guard, Infantry Division in Magnolia, Arkansas, serving two tours of duty in Iraq. He fought on the front lines in Baghdad, Iraq his 1st tour and led a convoy of tanks and trucks his 2nd tour. He was the recipient of many awards including the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal with "Valor" Device and "Oak Leaf", Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Army Valorous Unit Citation & Joint Meritorious Unit Award and many more. Brady was a 1999 graduate of East Ascension High School. He held a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters of Education Degree from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, AR. While residing in Gonzales, Brady was employed by Zen-Noh Grain Corp., Convent, LA. Brady will receive a military funeral honors ceremony. Brady had a contagious smile and unrelenting sense of humor. As many of our returning Soldiers, Brady also had PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). He developed seizures after brain surgery from a misdiagnosed brain tumor and suffered a broken heart from the loss of his older brother, Dustin. When Brady's life hit rock bottom, he fought back and survived. He was doing great and was living each day by the Word of our Lord. At the time of his death, Brady had plans to counsel and help other distraught Veterans, as was done by so many caring individuals for him. However, he had a fatal seizure when God called him Home. With sincere hearts, we express our gratitude to the Biloxi VA Medical Center doctors and staff, his earthly angel from West Virginia, Cindy Ward, and Clarabelle's foster family, The Bassets, also from WV. Brady's motto had become: "Fall down seven times, get up eight." Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. -Psalm 62:5-7. Pallbearers: Jason Jackson, Brian Jackson, Jeremy LeBlanc, Scott LeBlanc, Ryan Harris and Travis Sanders. Honorary Pallbearers: MSG Michael Lynn, CSM Charles Franks, and SFC Andrew Mooney. Arrangements under the direction of Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, LA.