Support Scott's Legacy: Silky Strong Foundation

The Foundation

My husband meant the world to so many people. His calling in life was to make a positive difference in every life he encountered. We have started a foundation in his name to keep his legacy alive. With that said, starting a foundation has come with a lot of start-up cost. We are asking those that can and are willing to give, please consider donating to the Wiliam Scott “Silky” Jackson Foundation. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Our Vision:

To have a positive impact on the lives of at-risk youth and adults in the areas of health awareness, life skills and life choices that will enable them to maximize their potential within our community.

• Health Screening for early detection

• Healthy Living

• Mentoring programs

• Financial literacy

Hosea 4:6 My people perish for a lack of knowledge (KJV)

William Scott Jackson was born on January 30, 1969. He married his high school sweetheart, Lisa Renee Jackson on August 12,1995 and out of that union, they had a son, Jordan Scott Jackson. Scott was called home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2019, surrounded by his family and friends.

His Journey

My husband, William Scott "Silky" Jackson was diagnosed with Stage 4 Gastric Adenocarcinoma cancer in March 2019. He was not feeling well about three weeks before going to the emergency room for abdominal pain that brought him to his knees on February 18, 2019. On February 26, Scott went in for an endoscopy and they took a biopsy, which was ordered by his gastro doctor. During this time, he was still in pain and continuing to live life as normal.

The evening of February 28, Scott received a call from Dr. Sears (Gastroenterologist), letting him know the biopsy was cancerous. About two weeks later, we finally got the call to see Dr. Wagner (Oncology surgeon). After meeting with Dr. Wagner, the plan went in effect to have a scheduled CT scan on March 14 and laparoscopic surgery (March 15) to determine what stage the cancer was in. After his surgery, I was called into the doctor’s office, and I found out the cancer was Stage 4 and he had lesions on his liver. I told the doctor that GOD had the final say. Surgery was not an option at that moment, the fight for life began...

We ALL knew Scott was a fighter and he would fight for any of us that was in his situation. He had a heart of gold and gave it to you straight. So, I will give it to you straight...this journey, called life was worth fighting for.

The Man

My husband was a man that wanted the kids in the community and surrounding areas to succeed. Coaching kids was one of his many passions. He often related his life as a child to children he coached. He wanted nothing more to be a positive role model to those kids. When I say he loved his family-that is an understatement. Family meant the world to him, and he showed that every day of his life. Even in his final days when he got the news that there was nothing else, they could do, all he wanted was to get home from Atlanta to see Jordan’s first football game of the season as a Senior in high school. My husband was a man after God’s own heart. His faith in God is what gave him the strength to keep fighting. Even in his last days, He held on until he knew his wife and son were taken care of. That was truly the most important thing to him as a man.

My name is William Banks Jr. Most of you know me as Doodle. Scott was my friend, my brother, and my family. He was a gentle giant. He came across at first glance as a man you did not want to mess with. Scott could hurt you physically if he wanted to, or if had to, but was the most family oriented, and gentlest man you ever want to meet. He would give you the shirt off his back and think nothing of it. He helped everyone, and treated you like family, whether you were or not. Scott loved Go-Go music and he loved to host a party. I have so many wonderful memories of Scott. I miss and love him dearly. SILKY45 is SILKYSTRONG! Rest in peace, my brother.

The Husband

1 Corinthians 13:13

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. (NIV)

Among the gifts that God grants us within this life, only these are permanent: Faith, which is belief and trust. Hope, which is the expectation that God will bring about good. And love, which is wholehearted devotion to one another. Don’t let your attention leave them.

Scott treated me like his queen. He made sure our house was a home and his family was his priority. The love Scott shared for me was undeniable. He made sure he told me that I was beautiful and praised me even on my worst days. Not a day went by that he didn’t remind me how much he loved me, despite life’s tribulations. While he was facing his toughest battle, he always wanted to make sure I was ok. He epitomizes, “What God has joined together, let no man separate.” That was my Silky!!

The Father

Man, where do I start…growing up with Dad was fun. Silk was so active and involved in my life, I never really had the thought of him not being there. From football practices & games as well as basketball practices and games, he was always there as a father, coach, spectator, and mentor.

Even Choir concerts back when I thought I was gonna be the next Maxwell-he was there. If I'm being honest, I can’t even think of a game my dad missed. My dad was such a great role model- not only to me, but to my friends and the community as a whole. He did everything he could to help others. He supported all my friends no matter if I knew them playing summer ball or if I knew them for 10 years. He was just that type of man. He taught me a lot and I aspire to be like him one day. I realize now why he was at times hard on me - it was because he wanted the best for me. I’m more appreciative of that now more than ever. One day, I hope I can be a good man and father to my children just like he was to me. In all-Don’t ever forget, stay SILKYSTRONG!!