Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Roy Jackson Obituary
Beloved son of the late Marie Brown, was born on March 22, 1945 in Newton, Georgia. His life's journey was completed on August 1, 2009, after a brief illness at Mercy Medical Center. He has resided in Canton, Ohio, since 1950. He retired from Timken Company after 30 years of service. Bo was a barber at River's Barber Shop. His love was basketball, 'Remember When' in the 1960's! He was a Hall of Fame inductee in 1997.
Roy Jackson was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Brown. He leaves to cherish his memories, his two sons, Terrance L. Jackson of Kansas City, MO, and Troy L. Jackson of Youngstown, OH; two daughters, I'nesha A. Frazier of Roanoke, VA, Destiney Pleasant of Canton; two sisters, Eva (Raymond) Posey of Columbus, OH, Maxine (Gerold) Pittman of San Antonio, TX; four brothers, Robert F. Brown, Larry V. Brown, and Steve Brown, all of Canton, and Nathaniel Brown of Columbus, OH. There are a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews; special friends, James Sullen, Royal Collier, Jerome McCloud, Perry Miles, Benny Miles, James Weir, Stan Williams, and Milton Kendle also surviving.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 12 noon in the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel with Dr. Kermit J. Greene officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Garden. Calling hours will be two hours prior to the service on Saturday from 10-12 p.m. in the funeral home. Those wishing to send their condolences or share a fond memory may do so by signing in the Reed on-line guestbook at our website at www.reedfuneralhome.com
Reed, 330-477-6721
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Roy Jackson
Tawana Wilcoxon
August 13, 2009
Maxine my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was just a few weeks ago that you were sending condolences to my family on the loss of my mother. God is trying to tell us something. May god comfort you during this difficult time.
Corretta Walker
August 12, 2009
My prayer for the Jackson family~ May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Ora Williams
August 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda l Cambell
August 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
adrianne(seeky) Brewer-grant
August 9, 2009
to troy and terry I am so sorry for the lost of your father. I've known your dad for many years and he was the best dressed dude I knew and very humble. Keep god in your life he will see you through and I will keep you both in my prayers.
Dorothy Brown
August 9, 2009
To the Jackson Family,
May the grace of God bring you peace and comfort now and in the days ahead. With Deepest Sympathy in this time of sorrow.
Dorothy Brown
Aliecia Sims
August 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have a lot of great childhood memories of Bo and my late uncle Eugene Williams. I always considered Bo my uncle too. May the Lord bless your family in this difficult time.
Jhordas DeGraffinreed
August 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Larry & Paulette McElroy
August 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Larry Clayton
August 7, 2009
To the Jackson Family,my deepest sorrow goes out to you all, I can remember all the good times we had as neighbors. May God bless and keep you and may Bo rest in peace.
Rhonda Hart Huguley
August 7, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
LaMont Jackson Sr.
August 6, 2009
"BO!" Man I am shocked at this bad news of you passing on! I thank God I was able to meet you personally my brother, and sing a few gospel songs. Rest in Peace.
LaMont T. Jackson SR.
Rhonda Hart-Huguley
August 6, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Millicent Kendig
August 6, 2009
To the family of Roy,our family would like to express deepest sympathy to you in this time of sorrow.May God bless you until you meet Roy in heaven with the Heavenly Father.Richard Kendig and family
Millicent Kendig
August 6, 2009
To the Jackson Family, We are sorry for the passing of Roy he will be greatly missed by his friends at Canton Center Mall His friends at the mall
Michael Austin
August 6, 2009
I'll never forget the many times we played basketball on Lathrop School playground. Those were the good old days and now the flesh has expired but the spirit and memories will last forever. Peace on your journey and of course you will be missed. God bless the family and friends. Thanks for the memories. Michael Austin***Chicago Illinois
Larry & Peggy Wade
August 6, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Young
August 6, 2009
May the joy you shared with your loved one be relived in beautiful memories. To the Jackson family, expressing deep and heartfelt sympathy to you in this time of sorrow.
LISA BUSH
August 6, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Evg. Cheryl Polk
August 4, 2009
I will never forget Bo's laugh and fellowship! He was a warm-hearted brother, and friend! He will be greatly missed!
My love and prayers to you!
August 4, 2009
TERRY AND TROY MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU BOTH IN HIS LOVING HANDS AND GUIDE YOU IN THE RIGHT PATH OF LIFE FROM HERE ON. GOD BE WITH YOU
WITH ALL OUR LOVE
JAMES AND DAWN
James Walton, Ph.D.
August 4, 2009
To a lifelong friend! Forever, I will treasure the times we played together, the times we worked together, and the times we traveled together. No matter the direction our careers took us, we always made time to seek out each other. How ironic that you and my brother Willie, another close friend, would leave us in the same month. I look forward to the day when all of us will meet up together again--in a much better place.
Felicia K. Greggs
August 4, 2009
Peace be still.
Stephanie Frazier
August 4, 2009
May God bless and keep each of you. To my younger sis I'Nesha and your brothers Terry and Troy, I send my deepest condolences for the loss of your dad. Your dad Bo Peep was a cool cat. Always clean in his suits from head to toe, laid back in his nice rides! I'Nesha when we were younger we always had funny stories to tell about our dads. Bo Peep's funny stories seemed to always involve food! When we may see him out and about, it would be at the barber shop or McDonalds...chillin. Your dad was always polite. I'm glad for his life here because I have a great sister I'Nesha and an adorable neice I'Nya. Terry and Troy continue to stay cool. May God continue to bless each of you. Love U!
Lucinda Jackson
August 4, 2009
My prayers go out to the entire Jackson family.
Showing 1 - 25 of 25 results
Make a Donation
in Roy Jackson's name
Memorial Events
for Roy Jackson
How to support Roy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Roy Jackson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
