James Edward Jackson, Sr.
James Edward Jackson, Sr., affectionately known by family and friends as “Joe”, was born on May 1, 1948, in Brewton, Alabama to his mother the late Julia Jackson. Jackson Departed this life on December 23, 2022, and leaves behind his devoted wife of 54 years of marriage, Ora L. Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Lewis and Lillie Jackson; son, Christopher Deshawn Jackson; brother, Cleo Jackson; mother, Julia Jackson; and his sister, Pinkie Jackson-Autrey.
He leaves to honor his memory his loving wife, Ora L. Jackson; six devoted children, Joseph D. Jackson, Sr. (Andrea), James E. Jackson II (Ebony), Johnathan L. Jackson, Sr., Jeremy L. Jackson, Jenisse R. Knight (Chuck, Jr.), Jamilia O. Jackson; seventeen loving grandchildren, Ja’Mier Jackson, Joseph Jackson, Jr., Jayden Jackson, Javien Jackson, James Jackson III, Julius Jackson, Johnathan Jackson, Jr., Naomi Jackson, Joshua Jackson, Caleb Jackson, Jerren Jackson, Carson Knight, My’Joy Jackson, Jordyn Jackson, Cendall Knight, Judah Jackson, and Cellan Knight; one brother, Clinton Jackson; four nieces, Patricia Beal, Cynthia Miller (Andre), Phyllis Washington (Charles), Vicki Williams (Roosevelt), as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, church members, and all who loved him.
Thank you for your prayers, it has helped increase our faith and your condolences have encouraged our hearts. The thought of every card and expression of kindness and sympathy has made our burden a little lighter. May God richly bless each of you for your labor of love. Please continue to pray for us and may God’s blessing forever shine on each of you. – The Family of Elder James Jackson, Sr.