Robert Earl Jackson Sr. was born March 30, 1948 to the late Charles Jackson and Emline Lee Jackson Bagley in Dallas, TX. He was raised by the late Walter C Bagley. Robert attended Booker T. Washington High School and was a 1967 graduate. He attended college at West Texas State University in Amarillo, Texas.
Robert found true love when he met and married Gwendolyn Hewitt. They were united in holy matrimony on June 20, 1969. Robert loved and adored his wife and the Lord blessed them with 45 years of marriage when Robert was called home to be with the Lord.
Robert heard and believed the gospel of Jesus Christ at a young age and received Jesus as his personal savior. He united with and was baptized at Arlington Park First Baptist Church, Dallas, TX. He then became a member of New Birth Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until his health failed.
Robert joined the Dallas Fire Department in 1973 where he served faithfully for 30 plus years.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, second father, brother and nephews.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories: wife of 45 years Gwendolyn Jackson; oldest daughter Soporia Pierre (William); twins Robert Jackson Jr. (Shandricka) and Rhonda Daniels (Tony); youngest daughter Andrea Shaffner (Jason); fifteen beloved grandchildren, D’Ante (Jackie), Bria, Paige, Martez, DaZha’ D’Aundria, Darrion, Damion, D’Arius, Bryson, Nayiah, Semaj, Braylon, Bryell, Jason II, and 1 great grandson, Jahmari and another bundle of joy on the way; sister Jacqyln Herron, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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