Wright State senior music major Hayden Chance Jackson, 23, of Springfield passed away on Monday, Oct. 22. Jackson was born June 2, 1995 in Xenia.
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Jackson’s passion was gospel music. He picked up the piano at a young age and quickly showed promise, earning the nickname “Maestro.” At 13 years old, he became a minister of music at a local church, according to his obituary.
He was the recipient of numerous awards for his talents. He founded and directed the H. C. Jackson and God’s Vision choir. He was invited to speak before Ohio Legislature about the necessity of musical education. He won the Omega Psi Phi International Talent Hunt Competition three years in a row. He was awarded “Instrumentalist of the Year” by the 2018 Kingdom Image Awards. Jackson’s rare combination of technical skill, compassion and a desire to bring people together in worship will be missed but not forgotten. He leaves behind an extensive history of achievements.
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He lives on in the memories of his parents; his grandmothers, Joan Fite-Moore, Evangelist Dorcas Jackson and Eva Withrow; his sisters Brooke M. McCormick and Lindsey Jackson and brothers Jordan Johnson and Kevin Jackson II; his nephews, Edward and Elijah McGee; his godson, Jaxon Johnson; his niece Eleesa McCormick; his aunts Lori (Curtis) Easley, Lynnene (Jeffrey) Smith, Joie (Gary) Collins and Patrice (Ellsworth) Senior; his uncles Luther (Kathryn) McCormick, Dr. Kent Jackson and Kerry Jackson, according to obituary.
Hayden’s parents wrote in his obituary, “God has prepared you a mansion and special room for your grand piano. I’m sure you’re playing Daddy’s favorite song… or directing that massive holy choir with Mom’s favorite wand.” Jackson’s funeral service was held on Wednesday, Oct. 28. More information is available in his obituary.
