Thomas Leon Jackson

Thomas Leon Jackson, age 63, of Kennesaw, Georgia left this earth bound for Heaven on March 3 at 11:49 pm after losing his battle with metastatic adenocarcinoma.

Thomas, known as Tom, was born to Sue Ann Ransdell Jackson and Thomas Jackson in Ashland, Kentucky on December 20, 1959. Tom worked for Federal Express for many years before entering retirement. Not ready to enter full retirement, Tom began a new career driving a dump truck for Taylor Transport in Cartersville, Georgia. Tom absolutely loved being a Papaw to his two grandsons who were his pride and joy. A highlight of Tom's life was being cast on the Netflix show, "Queer Eye". He enjoyed the notoriety and shared his experience with whoever would listen!

Tom is survived by his daughter, Katie (R.J.) Phelps, two cherished grandsons, Chandler and Watson Phelps, sisters, Kozetta (Jeff) Stewart and Jackie Lynn Childers of Kentucky, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The family would like to thank the Kennestone Hospital nursing staff, Dr. Kevin Smith (Palliative Care), Dr. Klass (Oncology), the Trauma Team, the Respiratory Care Team, and each person at Kennestone Hospital who contributed to Tom's treatment and comfort during his final days.

We will never forget our beloved Tom. He brought joy, humor, persistence, and love to our family. He is special to us, and we look forward to seeing him again one day.

The family will host a celebration of life at On the Border in Kennesaw, Georgia on Sunday, March 12th from 12 pm to 2 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please watch season 1, episode 1 of Queer Eye on Netflix and tell others about it in honor of Tom.