Born in Kings Mountain NC, he was the son of the late Beverly Paul Jackson and Fannie Mae Mitcham Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Bonnie Jackson Warner, Mae Jackson Carroll, and Maxine Lavinia Jackson and one great grandnephew, Barney Lineberger.
Survivors include two nieces, Pam Lineberger and Ann Carroll; two grandnephews, David Warner and Tim Warner; three great grandnephews, Dylan Warner, Coleman Warner, Cameron Warner, and one great grandniece Emily Warner.
Major Jackson retired from the US Air Force and was a pilot for Air America. He was a patriotic man who loved his country, his family, and his friends. He lived in Merritt Island, FL for many years. In 2019, Major Jackson moved to Summit Place in Kings Mountain, NC after breaking is hip, he was transferred to Abernethy Laurels in Newton, NC where he lived for a few weeks before his death.
There will be a private graveside service.
Donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Rd, STE 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com for the Jackson Family.