David Payne Jackson

David Payne Jackson, 78, passed away on February 12, 2026, at home in KCMO. He was born on August 9, 1947, in KCMO, to Casper Jackson and Rosemary Stricklin. He grew up in KCMO and graduated from Central High School in KCMO. 

After high school, he joined the U.S. Army in September 1968 and served for two years. During his time of service, he achieved the rank of PV1. He began working for Kenworth in the early 1980s as a mechanic, where he worked for several years until the company moved to Seattle. He later retired after many years of dedicated work. 

He mentored youth in automotive work, loved watching old Westerns, and was one of the founding leaders of the Kawboys Motorcycle Club in 1978 in KCMO.David Jackson was a true jack of all trades — a man whose hands could build, fix, teach, and create. A natural leader with a steady presence, he was someone family and friends looked to for guidance and wisdom.

He was a skilled carpenter and gifted problem solver who never turned away from a challenge. In automotive work, he was more than knowledgeable — he was a mentor who took pride in educating and guiding others, especially the youth. If something needed attention, David made it his responsibility to see it through. He was a cook and true grill master, bringing people together through food, laughter, and fellowship. He was also a huge dog lover, finding joy and companionship in his four-legged friends.

David was a proud co-founder of the motorcycle club THE KAWBOYS, a brotherhood built on loyalty and freedom. He embraced the open road, traveling across the United States on his motorcycle and in his RV, living life with adventure and purpose.

He married Mary Jackson on September 1, 2000, in KCMO, after being together since 1987. They were happily married for 25 years. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Stricklin; his father, Casper Jackson; his grandparents, Louise and Francis Stricklin; his son-in-law, Ronnell Amrine; and his stepson, Maurice Harris. 

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jackson; his son, Daveon Demario of KCMO; his daughter, Caroline Bolden of STL; his daughter, Nakisha Lavella Harden of KCMO; his daughter, Candis Salas and her husband, Marc Salas, of KCMO; his brother, Eugene Jackson and his wife, Carla Jackson, of KCMO; his stepchildren, Tyrone Jackson, Renae Glin, Nettie Amrine, Anna Harris, Mary Harris Porter, and Fred Chandler; a host of grandchildren and Terrance Glin, Antonio Smith, Marqwita Mitchell, Jamel Jackson, Maurice Jackson, PoShay Jackson, Da’Shawn Hamp, Shampayne Harris, Damya, Farrah, Danya, Fred, Free, and Fabian Chandler; and a host of other relatives and friends.

His legacy of strength, leadership, and love will live on in all who knew him.