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Franklin Jackson Obituary

Franklin Jackson

Asheville, NC - Franklin Maurice Jackson passed away, Tuesday, November 25, 2014. He was a native of Salisbury and a son of the late Felton Jackson, Sr. and Doris Hill Jackson. He attended Asheville High School. Franklin was a former member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and later became a member of Berry Temple United Methodist Church. Franklin enjoyed music and was very fond of animals. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frederick Jackson.

Surviving family to cherish his memory include a brother, Felton Jackson, Jr. (Marilyn); nephew, Maurice Jackson (Samantha); aunts, Marjorie Gilmore and Malona Ryans; several cousins; other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sunset Cemetery with Rev. Leslie Hines officiating. The family will receive friends at 1 Melbourne Pl.

Acknowledgments may be received at rayandallenfuneralservice.com

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Dec. 2, 2014.
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Felton Jr. We are so sorry to hear about Franklin. We will continue to keep you and the family in our prayers...

Uncle Charles, Aunt Marie and Charleen

December 3, 2014

Harold&patmccurry

December 2, 2014

I remember Franklin from Eastend. I pray that his family find comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Jessica Smith Robinson

December 2, 2014

So sorry to hear about the passing of Frank!! I often think about all of us growing up together. So happy for the golden memories. He will be missed.

Lois Fleming Blakeney and family!

December 2, 2014

So sorry to hear about the passing of FRANK. I often think about all of us growing up together. WE will always be one big family meeting each other on the other side. He will be missed.

December 2, 2014

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