Richard Madison Jackson

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing from this earth of Richard Madison Jackson, 98, of the District of Columbia; and with abundant joy on his triumphant entry through the gates of heaven with his Lord on Tuesday May 27, 2025.

Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by parents Zella and Marshall; his wife of 49 years Delores Anthony, daughter Deborah, son Richard; brothers Arthur and Marshall; sisters Beatrice and Dorothy. He is survived by son Kalem, daughters Regina, Shirleeta, Rene; sister-in-law Hattie Mae; daughter-in-laws Brenda, Meredith; grandchildren Amber, Kalem II, Mitchell, Atiya, Chip, Kareem, Jamar, Nicole, Brian (Latonia); great grandchildren Kaley (Mark), Brock, Chase, Jordyn, Kevin, Jackson, Baleigh, Cole, Mateo, Emma; great-great grandson Jude; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Jackson, the youngest of five siblings was born October 15, 1926 in Richmond, Virginia. His family soon moved to Kenilworth in Washington D.C. He was a graduate of Armstrong Technical School and in January 1944 Mr. Jackson enlisted in the United States Navy and deployed to the Pacific Theater.

The military used pull-ups, squat jumps, push ups, sit-ups, and a 300 yard run to determine whether someone was fit enough for combat during World War II and Mr. Jackson was well fit. While on the Navy Carrier Mr. Jackson earned the title ‘Champion Boxer’ in his unit, having been the only seaman who won each and every boxing competition. He was inspired by World renowned boxer Joe Louis who served during the war to break down racial barriers in the sport of boxing.

After the war ended Mr. Jackson returned to his home in Washington D.C. With an exceptional appetite for numbers and talent for finance he secured employment with the Government Printing Office, Defense agencies, and the private sector as a Mathematician, Finance Analyst, and Tax Preparer. While in the workforce he met the love of his life, Delores Anthony, whom he married in 1949 and from this union were born two sons and four daughters whos' first names were the choosing of daddy Jackson. Mr. Jackson gave his first born son Richard, the nickname ‘Skipper’ who from his Navy days was captain of the ship.

When Mr. Jackson’s wife Delores passed away he continued his employment and engaged in D.C. senior Olympic challenges, where at the age of 89 and 90 he won first place two years straight. He was employed until the age of 93 where Mr. Jackson served as a distinguished Red Coat in the District of Columbia Superior Court. At 93 he was also sustaining his fitness routine from the Navy at home doing 60 push ups in 6 sets of 10 every day. In 2019 Father Time slowed the breath of his physical activity and he enjoyed life to the fullest with his family and friends until May 27, 2025 the day Mr. Jackson entered the gates of heaven!