Harry R Jackson

Dr. Harry Reed Jackson, 72, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away on July 1, 2017. He was an active member and Sunday school teacher of Dallas Bay Baptist Church. Harry grew up in Bonny Oaks Children’s Home and later became the secretary of Bonny Oaks Foundation. Harry acquired a Psychology degree from Tennessee Temple and later acquired his Master’s and Doctorate’s degree. He was a sergeant in the Army and served during the Vietnam War from 1967-1968. Harry received the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device as well. His service continued by counseling veterans, hosting a spot on the radio called the Frontline, and served as interim Team Leader at the vet center. Among his life’s work of helping others he also enjoyed gardening, photography and loved nature.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Jessie Jackson; brother, Albert Jackson, sisters, Norma “Bunky” Carter and Patricia Owens.

He is survived by his wife of nineteen years, Lawanda Jackson; daughter, Stacie Jackson; son, Shawn Jackson; step-children, Bryan Beck and Brandy Stamps; four grandchildren, Quin and Sileas Balthrop and Olivia and Owen Beck; sister, Betty Long; numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bonnie Oaks Foundation, 1778 Chadwick Ct. , Hixson, TN United States 37343-6503 or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.

A visitation will be held on Monday, July 3, 2017 from 3 pm to 7 pm at Abba’s House, 5208 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 11 am at Abba’s House. A committal service will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery at 2 pm.

Arrangements are held by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.