Brian was born, July 14, 1966 in Wilmington, Delaware, to Katherine Knottingham and James Jackson. Brian's life ended in a tragic car accident on May 16, 2009. Brian was loved by many people and loved his children. He enjoyed spending time with his kids, playing pool, and playing basketball and football with his kids. He was always willing to help anyone and touched a lot of people in his short life.

He is survived by his children Nerissa Londall, Dover, DE, Brianna Engel, Sturgis, SD; five step children, Jaylen Osborne, Ayana Osborne, Zaven Osborne, Dakarai Osborne, Austin Engel, all of Sturgis; three brothers, James Jackson, William Jackson, John Jackson, all of Wilmington, DE; three sisters, Connie, Sherry and Pat, all of Wilmington, DE; six grandchildren, Zyairr, Shanyah, Leah, Jeremy, Aneesa, Demetrius; also numerous nieces, nephews that loved him dearly.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his paternal grandmother and his two sons, Braden Osborne and Tyson Lewis of Rapid City.

A memorial service will be 4 pm, Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Believer's Fellowship Church in Sturgis.