Stephen Jackson Brother Cause Of Death: How Did Donnie Jackson Die? Stephen Jackson Brother, Donnie Jackson, a former Mavericks player who represented our MAVS in Beaumont, TX during the 2008–10 season, passed away on Thursday night as a result of a car accident in Southeast Texas.
Skinner & Smith Funeral Home, Inc. in Dunn, NC has announced Donnie Jackson’s death on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
Stephen Jackson Brother Cause Of Death: How Did Donnie Jackson Die?
In the days since his death, social media has been flooded with tributes and condolences for Port Arthur native and basketball player Donnie Jackson. Jackson, 41, was killed when his car collided with a tree in the 3100 block of Central Mall Drive on Friday. According to Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso, the crash was caused by a medical emergency.
Duriso stated that an officer on the scene attempted CPR on Jackson. Jackson was taken to the hospital, where he died.
Coach Steve Tucker said Jackson had a “great spirit about him and so many that were a part of our Mavericks Pro Basketball Organization truly cared about him.”
“He was truly what our Mavericks were all about,” Tucker said on Facebook. “He was selfless and for his Team. When he was called on he was always ready, like that night in Jackson, MS when we were down, out, and beat, and in came Donnie Jackson whose energy ignited his Teammates, and another Win was ours. That was Donnie Jackson! Donnie’s Will to Win was always evident! Donnie will be missed by many. What I will miss was Donnie’s infectious smile and his love for the game. Donnie was a Member of the first SETX Mavericks Championship Team in 2010. D-Jackson will for sure be missed! RIP…”