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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Elbert Jackson
Elbert
Jackson
Oct 22, 1938 — Oct 15, 2018
Elbert Jackson's Obituary
Elbert Jackson, Sr. also known as "Punkin", was born, raised and educated in Scottsville, Texas. He was born to the late Wade and Eva Jackson, Sr. At an early age he joined the Shiloh Baptist Church.
On February 11, 1957, he married the love of his life Dorothy Fay Frieason and to this union 15 children were born.
Mr. Jackson is preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Eva; beloved wife, Dorothy Fay Jackson; daughter, Eva Nicole; brothers, Rufus Allen III, Tedell Jackson, Sr., Wade Jackson, Jr.; grandson, Augustest Walton III.
His memories will be cherished by 16 children, Eddie Jackson (Reggie), Elbert Jackson, Jr. (Theressa), Marilyn Webb (Emit), Ira T. Jackson, Aaron Jackson (Amy), Willie Jackson all of Marshall, Texas, Lenon Jackson (LaDonna) of Katy, Texas, Barbara Webb (Randy), Ellen Jackson of Garland, Texas, Mary Cooks (Craig), Michael Jackson of Mesquite, Texas, Alfred Jackson (Colette) of Little Elm, Texas, Sharon Walton (Augustest) of Desoto, Texas, Teena Mayo (Clinton) of Benton Brook, Texas, James Woodrow (Connie) of Cartersville, GA, and Margaret Samuels of Shreveport, LA; one brother, Alvin Jackson of Houston, Texas; 27 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; Very special nephew, Tedell Jackson, Jr. of Dallas, Texas; ex-son-in-law, Rodney Milliner of Lancaster, Texas and a very special couple that was dear to his heart, Kerry and Toya Cade. Also left to cherish his memory are his many sweet nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends, and his very dear friend, Willie Fred.Funeral Services for Elbert Jackson
Visitation
Friday
Downs Funeral Home
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Homegoing Celebration
Saturday
Chapel of Downs Funeral Home
Starts at 2:00 pm
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