Former Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, whose toughness as a starter to play through injury in 2011 and willingness to adapt to a backup role when the team won the Super Bowl in the 2013 season, will be laid to rest on Saturday in Alabama – but due to COVID-19, only 10 people will be allowed inside the church at a time.
What We Know:
- Jackson, 36, was killed in a single-vehicle crash at 8:50 p.m. Sunday roughly seven miles from his native Montgomery, Ala., according to a news release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
- Jackson’s funeral will take place at the True Divine Baptist Church in Montgomery at 1 p.m. on Saturday, where close friends and family members will pay their final respects to the football star.
- There is a policy in Alabama which limits gatherings to 10 people or less – funerals included. So, the family is planning on rotating groups of people in 10-person shifts so they may pay their final respects.
- Jackson was the 2nd– round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft – and played for Minnesota Vikings, Bills, and Seahawks during his career.
- In a tweet, the Seahawks said they were “stunned and heartbroken to learn of the tragic passing of legend Tarvaris Jackson. T-Jack earned the respect of the organization and teammates with his competitiveness, toughness, and professionalism. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.”
- Russell Wilson tweeted about Jackson’s passing – saying, “TJack…you will be missed. Praying for your family… Love you man.”
TJack… you will be missed. Praying for your family…Love you man. 💔
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 13, 2020
- When Jackson played for the Vikings, he started 12 games in 2007, which resulted in an 8-4 record, which included throwing for nine touchdowns and landing 12 interceptions.
- At the time of his death, Jackson was an offensive analyst and quarterback coach at Tennessee State. Last year, he worked as a quality control and quarterback coach at his beloved alma mater, Alabama State.
Jackson is survived by his wife, Lakitta Jackson and their three children, Tarvaris, Takayla and Tyson, according to his Tennessee State bio.
