Sgt. James Dexter Jackson

James was born January 5, 1949 in Jesup, Georgia to the late Millard A. Jackson and Lula Mae Westberry Jackson. He is a lifelong resident of Glynn County, where he graduated from Glynn Academy in 1968. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he received a purple heart. He loved photography, painting and wood working. He was a very good hearted person and will be missed by many. He was also a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers: James Millard Jackson and Kenneth Eugene Jackson; and one sister: Madelyn Moxley.

Survivors include his two daughters: Sandra Harris of Brunswick and Penny Mcclanahan of Columbia, SC; two grandsons: John Michael and Liam; a sister: Helen Harris (Parell) of Brunwick; a brother: Vernon Jackson, Sr. (Sadie) of Jesup; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family has requested in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.com)

Arrangements are under the direction of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, www.edomillerandsons.com .