Glennwood Harold Jackson Sr. age 73 of Delco, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 16th, 2021. He was born in Kinston, N.C. on July 26, 1947 to the late Winferd Paul and Ludie Edwards Jackson.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Betty Jackson.
He is survived by his step-father George Masterson of Burgaw, NC, a sister Marie Waugh of Rocky Point, NC; his loving wife of 45 years Jeanette Jackson; four children Glennwood Jackson Jr. (Rhonda) of Reigelwood NC; Andy Jackson of Ashville NC; Amanda Jackson (Don Aycock) of Delco NC and Rebecca Jackson of Delco NC; twelve grandchildren Amber and Jerimiah Tumblin; Joseph, Jesse, and Bubba Clary; Candice Spencer (Tracy); Fason, Nancy and Phillip Aycock; Vanessa, Zach, and Abigail Jackson; a niece Shannon Escalante of California and nephew Richard Waugh of Rocky Point, NC.
Glennwood served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. After serving in the Army, he then worked at Dupont for 25 years as a machine operator until his retirement. He also owned a carpet cleaning business. He enjoyed refinishing old furniture and bowling. He was also a wonderful minister of the gospel for many years until his health began to decline. He was a true family man and loved spending time with his family and friends. Glennwood was loved by so many and will be truly missed. Before his death, he was attended Forward in Christ Pentecostal Holiness Church of Wilmington.
Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Riverview Memorial Park, 9332 Highway 117 North, Watha, NC.
The family would like to send special thanks to Acme Delco Reigelwood Fire and rescue EMT’s, and to all the staff at Davita Dialysis of Leland, N.C. Services will be conducted by Rev. Allen Gainey, Rev. Kenneth Wells, and Rev. William Cooper.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Davita Dialysis center of Leland, N.C.
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