Samuel Darrell Jackson Jr.

Pastor Sam Jackson, Jr., 56, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Friday, May 1, 2020. He was born in Fort Campbell, KY on November 4, 1963, the son of the late Sam and Georgia L. (nee: Smith) Jackson.

Pastor Sam was educated at West Point, Campbell University, Columbia International University, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. On December 20, 1989, in Manila, Philippines, he was united in marriage to Maria-Luz Bautista. Pastor Sam was currently the Senior Pastor for Hope Community Church.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Luz Jackson; their four devoted daughters, Sittie "Coco" (Nathan) Williams, of Gilberts, IL, Maris (Stephen) Wallag, of Green Oak Township, MI, Joana Jackson, and Victoria Jackson, both at home; five grandchildren, Jackson, Micah, Phoebe, Luke, and Destiny; five foster grandchildren, Alesha, K'Shawn, Toni, Arianna, and Cherish. He is also survived by his loving and extended family, his church family and numerous friends.

The service for Pastor Sam will be Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 11 AM at Reeves Funeral Home in Hope Mills, NC. There will be a visitation for friends and family one hour before the service, from 10-11 AM. The Interment for Pastor Sam will be immediately following the service, at Cumberland Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville, NC.