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Chris Jackson Obituary
March 22, 1960 - March 12, 2013
Passed away after a short illness at home. Actor, writer, comedian. Democratic fund raiser.
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Memories and Condolences
for Chris Jackson
Richard Haase
April 18, 2013
we were getting ready to package projects together im blown away
Michael Arturo
April 1, 2013
I met Chris a few times while working on Chris Rock's show. Wonderful man, open, honest, funny ... deeply saddened by his passing. God Bless.
Becca Connelly
April 1, 2013
Goodnight my dear friend, the love you gave so freely remains here with us while you sleep in God's arms.
Kathryn Knowlton
March 31, 2013
Dear Chris, I was proud to be your friend.
You are truly missed here on Earth..
Love, K
Suzanne Newkirk
March 29, 2013
Missing you Chris...keeping your legacy alive my friend and Mentor. Diligently working on "our" movie "Buckle Up" and will continue with "OUR MASTERPIECE"...take care of my Michael up there in Heaven...rest in Paradise my friend. I love you, Suzanne
William Collett
March 29, 2013
He was my buddy and guide. He would listen to my ideas and just say "Yes you can but is this really what you want to do?" The five years that we had known each other he really had the inside skinny on me. I was really looking forward to running for office with you Chris maybe on a level higher up. I will keep running the charity as you said keep doing what makes you happy and the funding will come.
I love you man and will see you sometime soon. Your friend Wild Bill :)
Lisa Rotella
March 29, 2013
RIP Chris..It was an honor to know you. Thank you for your generosity, kindness, humor and friendship. I will certainly miss you. My condolences and prayers to Chris' Family, Friends and ALL those who loved him. xoxo
cookie scott
March 29, 2013
Chris my dearest fiend you will always be apart of my heart I will always cherish the time you unselfishly gave sharing your historical knowledge and Witt with me shall always be treasured by me
Richard Stellar
March 29, 2013
Tonight is your favorite Shabbat - the Gospel Shabbat at Temple of the Arts. I will be there, thinking of you, and praying for you. You were the best. Thanks for entering my life, although briefly.
Cookie Scott
March 28, 2013
Chris a fountain of information. you graced innovated motivational encouragement to a style uniquely you as you connected so many because of the wealth knowledge you cheerfully gave to to to ordinary people like me. Will miss you my dearest friend
Suzanne Newkirk
March 28, 2013
I love you Chris. I am so so sorry. You were deeply loved by many. Your personality was like none other, Chris. I loved the conversations we always had and the bond of respect and love. You gave me the courage to pursue making the movie of my son, Michael's Life and Legacy "Buckle Up" and you saw it coming to fruition! You and my Michael can meet in Heaven and guide me through it to make "OUR MASTERPIECE"! I miss and love you, Suzanne xoxo
Nita Whitfield
March 28, 2013
rest in peace, Chris. miss you already...
Nita Whitfield
March 28, 2013
rest in peace, Chris... I'm glad to have been counted in as one of your fb friends. will miss hearing from you though.
Fred Zaidman
March 28, 2013
Chris, you were truly special. Your are about as good a friend as any friend can be in this world. You were G*d sent. Thank you for gracing my life.
C Frost
March 27, 2013
May God bless Chris, a cherished soul gone too soon and his family.
Vincent Holloway
March 24, 2013
We will always keep you in our hearts. May God take care of you forevermore.
Love,
The Holloways
Dan Halperin
March 24, 2013
Good night. Sweet sweet man.
Shaya Gardner-Hayum
March 23, 2013
Words are never enough to ease the sorrow of losing a loved one. You are in my prayers at this difficult time. May God comfort your Mom. Your brother has gone to join the ancestors, but he will live forever in his family's heart.
Steven Reich
March 23, 2013
Chris Jackson was one of a kind. The world will never be the same without him. We will all miss him. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Thomas Miller
March 23, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family of Chris. Your cousins from Indianapolis, IN, Claressa, Grace, Rosa, Ronnie, Claressa jr., Thomas and Donald Miller.
March 23, 2013
your smile still shines bright and that laugh of yours, so hearty!
Wesley Major
March 23, 2013
My thoughts are the family. You are ALL in my prayers.
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