Willaford Renard Jackson

Willaford Renard Jackson, 39, of Beaumont, Texas, passed June 2, 2025.

Services are Saturday, Jun. 21, 2025, at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 9327 Lawhon Rd Beaumont (Cheek), Texas. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. until Funeral at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Hillister Community Cemetery Hillister, Texas.

Willaford was born on January 8, 1986, to Reynard Rayson and Jennie Jackson in Silsbee, Texas.

Willaford accepted Christ into his life at an early age in Beaumont, Texas. He graduated in May 2004 from West Brook High School.

He then went to the Art Institute of Houston he met Kendra there in 2006, and received his Associates Degree in Culinary Arts in 2008. After graduation he started his career with Reliable Life Insurance Company. He worked there for a few years. Willaford and Kendra were married on February 27, 2015, he was a good husband and also a loving father to his children. He had several hobbies that he enjoyed. Such as cooking, fishing, dominoes, and playing cards. On June 2, 2025, Will was called home to Glory.

He was preceded in death by his father Reynard Rayson.

He leaves to celebrate his life and cherish memories in the hearts of his wife Kendra, and his children, Drarey Jackson and Lyric Jackson. Two brothers, Jonathan Anthony (Renee), Raylon Rayson, and one sister Wyteasha Jackson, HIs Mother Jennie Jackson, Stepmother Cathy Rayson, Stepfather Ronald Walker (Deshelle) all of Beaumont, Texas. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that were very dear to him and he loved them all.  

Proctor’s Mortuary – Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com

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