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Robert JACKSON Obituary
Robert was born to the late Robert C. and Helen E. Jackson. Jack attended Huntington High School and worked as a Drywall Hanger and at The Galleria Marketplace until an injury affected his ability to work.
Jack was preceded in death by one son, Mann Oakley; one brother, Troy Parker; and two sisters, Barbara Lloyd and Linda Chester.
He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Christopher Jackson of Newport News, Va.; daughter, Tina Jackson Carter (Brian); his sister, Gwendolyn Francis of Hampton, Va.; three grandchildren; four nieces; seven nephews; and a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews and friends.
A viewing will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at St. James Deliverance Church, 5010 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Va.
The Jackson family is receiving services of comfort by the staff at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, (757) 728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert JACKSON
Kathy Kearney
September 23, 2010
Im sorry to here of your lost. I met Jack back in 2000 when he was living in Newport News and he was always a nice person. I still have a necklace he gave me all those many years for my bday. He will be missed.
Felise Bond
September 21, 2010
Gwen, I'm so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. May the Lord give you comfort and healing during this time.
BOBBY/BEVERLY MALONE
September 21, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Pastor & Mrs. Michael Banks Sr.
September 21, 2010
For we know earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. To the Jackson family, we share in the lost of your loved one and we pray to our heavenly father that he may give you added strengh during your hour of grief. Our love ones leave us so soon but the memories last forever. Keep the memories of Jack in your hearts and he wil always be with you.
David & Sharon Banks & Family
September 20, 2010
To the Jackson family,
May God bless and keep you as you go though your storm. Weeping endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. We take great pleasure in knowing jack, he will be missed but not forgotten.
ann jackson
September 20, 2010
chris and tina may god bless you all in your time of sorrow may jack homegoing be very joyful.
Tawania McNair
September 20, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Helen {Ruth) {McNair} Skipwith
September 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bev Hoercher
September 20, 2010
Gwen, I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. We are all thinking of you and your family up here at work.
Linda&Wayne Deans
September 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Vanessa Royster
September 19, 2010
Sorry to hear of the loss of Jack, he will be greatly missed, and never forgotten. Vanessa Royster
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