OBITUARY

Vernon Roy Jackson

November 6, 1931May 29, 2020
Obituary of Vernon Roy Jackson
Vernon Roy Jackson, born Nov. 6, 1931, died on May 29, 2020 at the age of 88. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris Goodwin Jackson; his parents, Hutch and Mary Jackson; and brother, Irving L. Jackson. He will be greatly missed by his Step-Son, Irving Dewberry Jr. (Betty); Step-Daughter, Rebecca Dewberry Barraclough; grandchildren, Irving Dewberry III (Rebekah), Christopher Barraclough (Shirley), Jessica Pucillo (John), and Andrea Dewberry White. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joyce Jackson (wife of Irving); nephew, Kenny Jackson; and nieces, Dee and Donna. He attended Old Dominion University and Virginia Tech, where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering. He proudly and honorably served 3 years in the US Marine Corps and retired after many years as a Civil Engineer with the US Civil Service. Vernon loved fishing and was most comfortable on his boat with a fishing pole in hand! A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Mon. June 8, 2020, at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Rd., Virginia Beach. You may offer condolences to the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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  • FAMILY

  • Hutch and Mary Jackson Parents (deceased)
  • Irving L. Jackson Brother (deceased)
  • Doris Goodwin Jackson Wife (deceased)
  • Irving Dewberry Jr. (Betty) Step-Son
  • Rebecca Dewberry Barraclough Step-Daughter
  • Irving Dewberry, III (Rebekah) Grandchild
  • Christopher Barraclough (Shirley) Grandchild
  • Jessica Pucillo (John) Grandchild
  • Andrea Dewberry White Grandchild
  • Joyce Jackson (Irving L. Jackson - Deceased) Sister-in-law
  • Kenny Jackson Nephew
  • Dee Niece
  • Donna Niece
  • He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren

Past Services

Monday, June 08, 2020

Memorial Service