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Willie Jackson Obituary
Jackson, Jr., Willie James
Dec. 29, 1950 - June 7, 2011
Willie James Jackson, Jr., 60, a lifelong resident of Sarasota, died June 7, 2011.
Visitation is from 4-6 p.m. Friday at Palms-Robarts Funeral Home. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Palms-Robarts Memorial Park with military honors.
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Memories and Condolences
for Willie Jackson
Jeff Goss
July 2, 2011
I used to work with willie on LBK. We had many laughs together. He will be missed. Jeff Goss
Bill Thompson
June 21, 2011
I live in North Carolina, but my brother Randy worked with Willie for many years. I had the opportunity to meet him on a couple of occasions and he always greeted me like family. He was a nice man and I know that he will be missed by many. I share in your sorrow, but pray that the happy memories will guide you through this difficult time.
June 20, 2011
Betty, Remember the closeness, the happiness, the strength. These things you shared with Billy will be with you forever. We send our loving thoughts to
you as we share in your sorrow. In friendship and deepest sympathy. Love, Tim and Debbie Kowal
Brenda Redden
June 18, 2011
Betty, I cant begin to express how I feel about you and Willie. You know i love him like my brother. You will always be family. love you.
Glenda Williams
June 17, 2011
Dear Betty,
Cherish the great memories that you and Billy made over the years. Remember that God has a plan. My prayer is that He will give you comfort and peace during this time of mourning. Be blessed with much love.
nathanial Delaughter
June 17, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Harold and Flora Jones
June 17, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sheila Sanders
June 17, 2011
I was saddened to hear that my childhood friend has passed on. It is with joy that I refelect on the memories we shared through the years. I am grateful he was my friend.
May the love of GOD grant you peace and may your faith sustain you during this difficult time.
God Bless
Pam Ketchum
June 17, 2011
Dear Betty, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers for love and peace are with you and yours. Always remember the great fun, friendship and memories we have shared. Willie was a GREAT man. God Bless.
cal
June 17, 2011
Our world has lost a true gentleman and kind soul. Willie's smile always helped make my day better! I pray for peace for the Jackson family.
John Martin
June 16, 2011
Miss Betty and family, You don't know me but I worked with Willie the last two years before he retired. He always was happy and positive and had that grin. I know he is in a happier place now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Randy & Stacey Thompson
June 16, 2011
Miss Betty, Children, and Grandchildren. Bill or "Willie J" was one of my closet friends and I will miss him dearly as will you. Take comfort he is with the Lord now and I look forward to heaven when he greets me with a big grin. "Non Soleus" my friend.
Gloria Chandler
June 16, 2011
Betty I was so sadden when I heard about Billy, but yet a joy came over me after speaking with him. When I stopped by the house, he showed no fear and that he was prepared. He was alright with the decision that God had made. I am so glad that I had that opportunity to talk with Billy. I pray that your heart will heal as time passes on. God will be there for you and your family.
Veavie DeLaughter
June 16, 2011
I remember "Billy" while we were growing up on 34th Street in Sarasota. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss.
Don & Teri Burns
June 16, 2011
Betty, Our sympathy to you and your family. I am saddened deeply about Willie passing.
Bob & Rita Bailey
June 16, 2011
We will remember Willie as being one of the most honest and respectable law enforcement officers of Longboat Key. All of his family can take pride in knowing that he loved them so much and glowed when he spoke of their success. May God grace you, Betty, and your family with love, comfort and peace during the upcoming days as you are facing the days without Willie at your side. Love from the both of us.
Carolyn Mason
June 15, 2011
Betty:
May God continue to give you and your family the strength, wisdom, courage and knowledge to go on after your loss. Let the memories you have keep you.
Bobby Jean
June 15, 2011
To you Betty and all of the family. I know that all of you will miss Billy as me. You each have your own memories and I am happy he came into your lives. I pray that you will find comfort in knowing how many caring thoughts are with all of you at this time. I pray the love of friends bring you comfort and I pray God’s love give you Peace. May time and grief quickly pass while knowing the memories will last FOREVER . MY love to all of you, forever and ever.
nancy quinn
June 15, 2011
Willie left this world a better place - My heart goes out to his wonderful wife Betty and family.
Al Hogle
June 15, 2011
Betty
I have so many great memories of Willie. Many times he and I had coffee and/or lunch he always had a funny story about life. He was truly someone that will always be remembered as a class act. It was an honor to be his friend, Al Hogle
June 15, 2011
Dear Betty & family
I'm so sorry for your loss, but thankful that his pain has stopped. I know Willie hasn't really gone away, but beside us someway everyday, just unseen and unheard, but always near.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Kris & Juan & Tori.
June 15, 2011
Betty, We have all lost a great friend. He was a great friend and loved by all as you have been. Our prayers are with him,you and your family. He will be dearly missed by all.
John &Pat Carlin
Sam Fitzmorris
June 14, 2011
My life is better for having known you Willie. Bless you and your family.
Former Longboat Key Fire Rescue
Anne Lathrop
June 14, 2011
Betty ~
Willie was such a great man, had such a big heart and always a smile for everyone. He will surely be missed! He fought this battle with such courage, grace and dignity and is a true inspiration to us all. His faith has carried him to a better place and the next time we are together it will be forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family...
Nate and Ann Williams
June 13, 2011
Betty my sympathies go out to you and your family. Billy was a great friend of mines for many years we serve time together on longboat key he as a police officer I as a firefighter as well as my classmate.I am really going to miss him but I know he's in a better place..
I'm gonna miss you man
Nate and Ann Williams
Judd Jensen
June 13, 2011
Betty & Family, I will miss the mornings spent having coffee with Willie and the friendship we shared. We talked many times about heaven and his faith in Jesus as his Lord and Savior. I look forward to his being one of the first faces I see when I step from here into heaven. May the Lord bless and keep you.
June 13, 2011
Betty, I pray your strength in the Lord. It's been a year since I saw Billy, but he was still the same Billy I knew when we were growing up.
Eileen West Class of 1968
Maureen Monahan
June 13, 2011
Through his battle I saw faith. In his eyes I saw enlightenment. In his heart, the deepest love for his family. For a wonderful man that so gracefully touch my life, may Betty and the girls find solace at this sad time by holding each other a little closer as I konw he would have.
Alfred Jones
June 13, 2011
You were a great friend and, even though I had not seen you in several years, I still remember our good time toghther. May your entry into Heaven be as wonderful, and I pray God eases the loss to your family.
Your Eternal Friend
Alfred J. Jones
West Palm Beach, Fl
Kathy and George Lukas
June 13, 2011
Dear Betty - So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dennis Silverio, Jr.
June 13, 2011
Betty and Family : Jenny, Isabella, Brittnee, Mikayla, and I wish to say that we are truly sorry for your loss. Willie was a very kind and understanding man. I had great respect for him as a fellow police officer and as a friend. God Bless Willie and all of his Family.
Yvette Carter-Williams
June 12, 2011
The Jackson Family,
"The heart hath its own memory, like the mind. And in it are enshrined
the precious keepsakes, into which is wrought the giver's loving thought."
~ H.W. Longfellow
I will always cherish the fun memories that I have of Billy. He will be missed by all.
Yvette Carter Williams
bobbie magee
June 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss Billy and will never forget all of the fun times we had in our younger years! Love, Bob and Lynne Burg
June 12, 2011
19 to 18, I will miss the great talks we had.
Bonnie Mims
June 12, 2011
My prayers for peace and comfort to the family. I was saddened to hear of the loss of such a wonderful man.
Debbie Rivait
June 12, 2011
Betty, to you are yours our sincere and deepest sympathy. We will always remember our good times at Pru and hope you will always hold your memories close to your heart. Willie was a remarkable man and will truly be missed.
Poop
June 12, 2011
Grandpa I love you and I will always miss you, and our sports talks. I know you're in a better place now. I'll keep up our tradition of joking and laughing. Go Bucs!
Elder Aaron & Paula Jackson
June 12, 2011
"Binky" -
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. Paula and I share in your loss. Love you Bro!!
shawn
June 12, 2011
i will miss you my friend..... i will always remember our coffee time. May god bless you and yours.
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