Jeremy DeWayne Jackman

Jeremy DeWayne “JJ” Jackman, 50, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his home from natural causes.

He was born February 10, 1975, in Franklin, the son of Ronald and Linda (West) Jackman of Fairland.

In addition to his parents, Jeremy is survived by his daughters, Brittany Watson and husband, Devin, of Shelbyville, and Michelle Olinger and husband, Tyler, of Flat Rock; sister, Nicole Jackman and significant other, Jason Pinkerton, of Shelbyville; grandsons, Drayden Watson and Dalton Watson; niece, Alyssa Nigh; and nephew, Austin Pinkerton.

Jeremy was preceded in death by his grandparents; Darrell and Betty Jackman, Nina Fagel and Allen West.

He graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1993.

Jeremy was a body shop technician for Bradley Management Group (formerly Hubler Collision), for over 20 years.

He had an outgoing personality and was very kind hearted. Jeremy enjoyed being outdoors, cooking on the grill, and spending time with his family and friends. 

Jeremy had a good work ethic and was always busy. He enjoyed cleaning his vehicles and keeping his home and yard immaculate.

He loved cars, going to car shows, riding motorcycles and watching NASCAR.

Most importantly he loved his girls and grandsons.

Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow at 1 pm.

Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue River Career Program, Auto Collision Repair, 801 St. Joseph St., Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Jeremy’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.