B rian Lamont Jackson was born on July 16, 1987 in Chicago, Illinois to Sally Jackson and Kevin Bess, Sr.   The family moved to East St. Louis, Illinois when Brian was 6 months.

Brian confessed a hope in Christ at an early age.  He graduated from East St. Louis Senior High School, May 2005.  He was employed at Transport Express, Inc.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Sammie Tallie and grandfather, Jimmie Tallie.

Brian leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Sally Jackson of East St. Louis, IL; father, Kevin Bess, Sr of East St. Louis, IL; his children, Brian L. Jackson, Jr. and Brilan S. Jackson, both of Belleville;  his brother, Kevin Bess, Jr. of East St. Louis, IL; sisters, Markia Bess and Kayla Bess, both of East St. Louis, IL, Shamika McCaster of St. Louis, MO;  aunt, Joyce McKinnley; great aunt, Susie Cook of Jackson, TN;  host of family, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends;  special nephew, Khaariz Bess.