Vernon Ray Jackson, Sr., age 75, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on Saturday December 28, 2019. Vernon was born March 23, 1944 In Fort Worth, Texas to the parentage of the late Y.D. Jackson and Emma L. Forest. Mr. Vernon R. Jackson, Sr. was a loving Father, grandfather, and great Grandfather. He had an extremely great and outgoing personality. Mr. Vernon R. Jackson, Sr. was the owner and operator of West Side Shoe Repair for over 20 years until his retirement. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his parents, Y.D. Jackson and Emma L. Sadler, brother Douglas W. Jackson and grandparents.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his loving children Vannessa K. Jancson Wilson, Vernon r. Jackson, Jr., Rodney W. Jackson, Rosalind R. Jackson Shaw (Cedric); former wife of 21 years Myrtle Jackson, brother, Joe Jackson (Jewelene); two sisters, Brenda Lampkins, Sylbic Jackson; grandchildren, Jeremy Jackson, Christopher Brown, Vernon Jackson, III, Cedric Shaw, Jr. Carlos Wilson, Jr., Madisson Shaw; 6 great grandchildren and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, Friends, and other relatives.
Mr. Vernon r. Jackson, Sr. Was well Known and loved by many near and far. He will be missed.
A burial for Vernon will be held Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 1:30 PM at Laurel Land Memorial Park - FW, 7100 CROWLEY RD, FORT WORTH, Texas 76134.
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