Afton Michael Jacks, 10, of Independence MO, passed away March 22, 2016. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2016, at the South Crysler Restoration Branch, 16101 E. Salisbury Rd, Independence MO, 64050. Visitation will be one hour before service. Contributions can be made to; Parenting Children with Special Needs, 708 NW RD Mize Rd. Suite B, Blue Springs MO, 64015.
Afton was born on April 4, 2005, the son of Kevin M. and Shauna (Gard) Jacks. Following Afton’s Holoprosencephaly (HPE) diagnosis, Kevin and Shauna knew Afton was going to be different than most children. What they didn’t know is how much love one beautiful imperfect (by the worlds standards) Afton could create in this life. Although nonverbal, Afton created strong bonds and communicated unconditional love. When he looked into your eyes, it was as if he could see deep into your soul. Afton adored his parents and all of the time they got to spend together, as well as his care takers, who were an extension of his family, and his dogs April and Jack-Jack. Afton had an amazing smile that would light up your heart, he impacted all who saw his smile whether in person or captured in a picture. Naturally, music was a huge part of Afton’s life and he would even put out the effort to “sing” along on occasion. Other activities he enjoyed included doing art projects, cooking and baking, and watching colorful cartoons on his TV.
Afton is survived by his Mother and Father; maternal grandparents: Greg and Jean Gard of Dunedin FL, and Jacqui and Vance Rene of Sun City West AZ; paternal grandmother, Susan Jacks of Sedalia, MO; as well as a large extended family, and his two dogs, April and Jack-Jack. Afton was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, the late John R. Jacks.
Arrangements: Royer-Hays Funeral Home, Blue Springs, MO 816-229-5551