Jackson Jeffrey Callaway, 11, of Rayville, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

Jackson was born on July 8, 2009, in North Kansas City, the son of Jason Leonard and Angela (Curfman) Callaway; they survive of the home.

Additional survivors include: four brothers, Tristan and Hunter Callaway and Cody and Bradley Watson; four sisters, Aaleigha and Layla Callaway and Alysia and Emma Watson; paternal grandparents, Janice and Sammy Callaway; maternal grandparents, Lyle and Robin Curfman; and all his beloved pets.

He was preceded in death by his biological grandmother, Patricia Curfman.

Jackson was currently a 5 ^th grade student at Sunrise Elementary in Richmond.  He was an animal lover, who had a pet racoon, guinea pig, three goats, four chickens, five cats, and four dogs.  He was the sweetest, most loving kid ever.  Jackson enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Tiger Pride Youth Bowling League in Excelsior Springs.  He also enjoyed playing baseball in the youth league in Richmond; he also liked to golf.  Jackson was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Rayville.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Jackson Jeffrey Callaway Memorial Fund.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with memorial services will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Calvary Baptist Church in Rayville, with visitation beginning at 2:00 P.M., with services to follow at 3:00 P.M.  Inurnment will be held at a later date.  Please remember to share your memories of Jackson with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .