Dakota "Cody" James Jackson

Dakota “Cody” James Jackson 32, of Peru passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday May 28, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cody was born on December 27,1993 in Peru, Indiana to Deborah (Smith) Burney and Herman Jackson. Cody was disabled due to a prior car accident.

Cody was the type of person who wore his heart on his sleeve. He would try to help anyone he could. He loved learning and reading, especially about psychology.

He enjoyed listening to all types of music. If it had a meaning to him he would tell you about how it makes him feel. I think this is where he found the love for writing lyrics and learning to rap came from.  He was selfless, he was always thinking about everyone else, even before himself. Couple of his favorite shows were South Park, Rick and Morty, also the Trailerpark boys. If you knew him you know he was always walking and twisting his hair and listening to music.  He loved staying busy and being outdoors. He loved disc golfing with his buddies, playing chess and checkers. He was an avid chess player and he would make it known too.  His favorite color was purple. When he was younger, you couldn't catch Cody without his buddies and his scooter or skateboard. He also played hack-e-sack as well too. The one thing he always had though was a smile on his face, through all the pain he went through, he never tried to show it. He

Had so much love for his family and children. Cody always made sure he let you know, he loved you.

Cody is survived by his parents Deborah (Smith)Burney of Peru, Ind, Herman and Gloria Jackson of Marion Ind and several siblings. Travis and wife Sarah Smith of Peru, Ind, Alexa Smith of Kokomo, Ind, Jermaine Nix of Kokomo, Ind, Quincy Jackson of Anderson, Ind, Christopher Jackson of Kokomo, Ind, Chlorice Young of Kokomo, Ind .several nieces Aniyah Smith, Ameliyah Smith, Achilah Smith all of Peru, Ind and a nephew Amias Smith-Thompson .He is also survived by his two children Oliver Wolfe Peru, Ind and Duelayah Smith, Peru, Ind. He is also survived by his grandmother Helen Wilcox, several aunts and uncles as well, also many cousins that were really close and tons of friends.

Cody was preceded in death by his Grandparents Robert and Leola Jackson and his Great Grandparents Laura Alice and James Sutton. A grandfather Donald Smith Sr, A sibling Nashondra Smith, and one of his best friends Brayton Kelsor.

Visitation will be held from 11am to noon on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru. The funeral service will be conducted by the family beginning at noon.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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