Willie L Jackson (81) , of Rockford, IL departed this earthly life, Thursday, September 10, 2020 in his home after a long illness. He was born October 12, 1938 to Jessie Sr. and Annie Mae Jackson in Claiborne County, MS. He attended school in Mississippi and relocated to Chicago in 1960.
Willie enjoyed spending time with family and friends playing Dominoes. Fishing was his favorite past time. He loved to fish for family cookouts and church picnics.
Willie was an active church member at Kishwaukee Church of Christ, where he participated in Bible Studies, a song leader and the record keeper of the needed purchases for the congregation. He later transferred his membership to Westside Church of Christ, where he remained an active, faithful member until his illness overcame him. His favorite scripture was John 1:1-5.
Willie leaves to cherish many loving memories; his wife; Tonya, Son; Willie A. Jackson, Three (3) Daughters; Yvonne Jackson, Karen Jackson and LaVetta Mitchell, Seven(7) sisters; Ethel Larkin, Janie (Willie) Overton, Helen Webb, Pearl (Don) Harper, Marie (JD) Melton of Chicago, IL, Annie Ransom of Leland, MS and Virgia (Jessie) Tisdale of Atlanta, GA; Three (3) brothers; Jesse Jackson Jr. of Chicago, IL, Earl (Sylvia) Jackson of Austin, TX and Joseph (Sandy) Jackson of Clewiston, FL; Eight (8) Grandchildren, 10 Great grandchildren and a great, great grandchild; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and truly devoted friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother; James Jackson of Clewiston, FL, a sister, Mary King of Chicago, IL, a daughter, Cynthia Lynn Jackson-Jones of Chicago, IL., Special friends; Shirley Williams, Sister in Christ, Lawrence Daniel, Anthony Foreman and Bro. Roy Carter (may he rest in peace).
Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park. Visitation at 1 p.m. until time of service. Entombment following services in Sunset Memorial Gardens Chapel of Love. To share a memory or condolence www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com
