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Jackson James Obituary
(Jim-Buddy)
Dr. Jackson departed his life and went to be with the Lord on Sept. 22, 2010. He was 88 years old.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved at an early age to Lynchburg and later resided in Galax.
He went to college and became an optometrist in Galax. He served his country in the Army from 1942 to 1945. He was a stenographer and radio operator. He received The Bronze Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Ribbon with three Battle Stars and The Purple Heart.
He was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Galax.
He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Helen Truitt Jackson; his father, James Edward Jackson; his mother, Blanche N. Jackson; and his sisters, Pauline J. Phelps, Juanita J. Johnson and Margaret (Ann) J. Dancy.
He is survived by one brother, Lawrence (Larry) B. Jackson, and his wife, Madge (Nickie), and several nieces, nephews, family and friends. A special friend and caregiver, Linda B. Davidson, also survives.
Mr. Jackson will have military honors at graveside service at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at Felts Cemetery in Galax. The family will receive friends at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 25, 2010.
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, is serving the family. A guestbook is available on line at www.vaughanguynn.com.
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