LaVerne  "Ko Cheeks" Jackson, of Rockford departed his earthly life July 25, 2024. He was born October 14, 1969 in Rockford the son of Betty Joyce Fryer and Walter Jackson. LaVerne was employed many years as a Fork Lift Operator by Mondelize and Lowes Distribution Center. He was also owner and operator of Laverne Window Cleaning Service.  He graduated  from Auburn High School.

LaVerne leaves to cherish many loving memories, one son Demicheal Foat; one grand daughter, Miajha Foat; sister, Michelle Jackson; three brothers, Ronnie Jackson,  Mike (Jeannie) Jones and Timothy Jackson; step mother, Carolyn Jackson; a host of nieces and nephews including special nieces, Dominique Jackson,  Natasha Chandler, LaTika and Alisha White; special nephew Terrence Caviness; other relatives and friends, including special friend, Carolyn Cooper.  He was predeceased by parents; brother Lamont Jackson; and nephew, Christopher Fryer and several aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2024 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnson Ave. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery.