Justin Alexander Jackson, 41, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.

Born in Johnson County on November 5, 1982, he was the son of Frances Jackson and the late Carl Jackson.

A 2001 graduate of Waldron Junior-Senior High School, he attended Ball State University, completing a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. He then obtained master’s degrees in both public administration and political science before receiving his juris doctorate in law in 2014 from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. He was previously employed as a probation officer in Hamilton County.

An athlete in high school, Justin was a member of the sectional champion basketball team in 2001. He also played baseball, tennis, and was the Shelby County shotput champion in 2001.

A kind and gentle person, Justin was a proud supporter of his country, and especially loved cats.  

Justin is survived by his mother, Frances; a brother, Simon (Kristen) Jackson and their children, Elizabeth and Caleb; a sister, Sharon (Chris) Simon and their children Spencer and Chandler.

Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at 1 pm, Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Justin will be laid to rest at Whispering Hope Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Justin’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com