Joe L. Jackson of Stockbridge, GA passed away on March 17, 2019. Born in Union Springs, Alabama in 1939, Joe joined the military in 1956. He served his country for 28 years as an Army Aviator, Helicopter Pilot and also a Paratrooper. The fraternal organizations that he faithfully served in include; Port Royal Scott Lodge #591, Consistory #24A, Hughes De Payens Commandary #33, HPEC, Solomon P. Lewis #123, PHA, HRAM, Nabbar Temple #128, Viola Hart Felton #584, OES, AP, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Pi Gamma Lamba. A faithful member of Bethel United Methodist Church, he served on the Board of Trustees until his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Jones L. Jackson and Sarah Robinson, his daughter; Sharon Jackson, his brother; Jonas “Buddy” Jackson and his granddaughter; Khalia Jackson.
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters; Julie Jackson and Jovett Jackson, his son; Jerross Jackson, his three sisters; Lillie Price, Mary Harris and Bessie Robinson, his five grandchildren; Joseph Jackson, Jonathan Sanders, Justin Sanders, Emanuel Jackson and Jasmin Harrington and his two great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 10 AM at Bethel United Methodist Church located at 245 Fairview Rd in Stockbridge, GA 770-474-2570. Military Honors will be at Georgia National Cemetery located at 2025 Mount Carmel Church Ln in Canton, GA 770-479-9300 on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
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