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DENNIS JACKSON Obituary
Dennis was a former employee with Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company, and the Southampton Correctional Center. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and valued the love shared with each. Early in life, Dennis was a percussionist for a local band called Evolution. He was also noted throughout the community and Tri-City area as a professional disc jockey and was also a sought-after refrigeration and air conditioning specialist. As a hobby, he also enjoyed league bowling.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him dearly.
He leaves to cherish a legacy of precious memories: a loving wife of 33 years, Claudine Jackson of Stony Creek; a caring and supportive daughter, Denisha Jackson; two adorable granddaughters, Madison and Kennedy Carter of Baltimore, Md.; his father, Woodrow Jackson Sr. of Petersburg; three brothers, Woodrow Jackson Jr. (Janet) of Newport News, Thomas Jackson of Maryland, and James Jackson Sr. (Evelyn) of Petersburg; an aunt, Hattie Stith of Stony Creek; four nephews, Anthony Roberts, Thomas Jackson Jr., James Jackson Jr., and Amzi Jackson; one niece, Terrell Jackson (devoted); a host of great-nieces, and great-nephews, among them devoted, Sherrell Dancy; a mother-in-law, Herlene Flowers of Stony Creek; a sister-in-law, Gale Dancy (Milton) of Stony Creek, brothers-in- law, Andrew Flowers (Gloria) of Macon, Ga., Harold Flowers (Beatrice) of Stony Creek, George Flowers (Ermagean) of Dinwiddie; He also leaves a host of cousins, neighbors, and friends to treasure his legacy.
A home going service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2013, at the Galilee Baptist Church, 12392 Lee Avenue, Stony Creek, Va., with the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Linwood James, eulogizing, and the Rev. David L. Banks Sr., officiating. Burial will follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will assemble at the residence 12 p.m. on the day of the service. Viewing will be held today, Thursday, March 28, 2013, at the Jones-Peace Funeral Home, Stony Creek.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Jones-Peace Funeral Service, 13013 Park Ave., Stony Creek, Va., 434-246-3171.
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Memories and Condolences
for DENNIS JACKSON
April 20, 2013
April 20,2013
To The Family,
Sorry For your loss.
Lora W.Gray. Bronx,New York
Bertie Eddy
April 8, 2013
Claudine. I was so sorry to hear about your husband when I returned from leave. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
James"Billy", Wilburt, & Hattie Bonner
April 1, 2013
To The Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will strengthen you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts. May your memories bring you comfort.
Preston & Annie Nichols
April 1, 2013
Claudy, you have our deepest condolences at this most difficult time. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Dorothy Dillard
March 30, 2013
My heart was sadden by the loss of my boy Dennis.. I will be praying that God gives you strength as you go through these trying times, God will not leave you nor forsake you..
Paula Judkins - Motton
March 29, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, cherish every memory. Praying for you Shae! Love, Paula
Bernita King
March 29, 2013
Claudie & Family:
My heart is sadden to hear that Dennis has passed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing that you have a special guardian angel watching over you. Keep on holding on to the Lord's unchanging hand.
Bernita A. King
Macon, Georgia
Jesse C Williams
March 28, 2013
To the Jackson family, I am deeply saddened about my brother's homegoing but I am praying for you. DJ we will jam at the crossroads. Evolution bandmate.
William Avery
March 28, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 28, 2013
To Claudia and family ,We are so sorry to hear about Dennis (DJ)passing.He will be truly missed by family an friends.May you continue to lean on the Lord during your time of sorrow. Linda J.Walker and family
March 28, 2013
To Claudia and family,We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Dennis (DJ).He will be truly missed by family an friends.May you continue to lean on the lord in this time of sorrow. Linda Walker an Family
Clinton Minnicks
March 28, 2013
The children of the late Edward & Nannie Minnicks offer heartfelt condolences to the entire Jackson family.
Nellie Bonner & Family
March 28, 2013
Claudine and Family,
We are praying for GOD's comfort and peace for you. Trust in the Lord and He will give you strength.
March 28, 2013
Claudy,
We just heard today about Dennis. Our prayers are with you and your family for strength and guidance during this difficult time. Please call us at any time if there is anything we can do for you. May God be with you and bless your family today and always.
Raymond & Hallie Barbour
Rosa DeWitt
March 28, 2013
We are sorry for your lost. Our prayers are with you. Keep your hands in the hands of the Man who still the waters. He will be a light unto your pathway.
Members of the 55 Plus Club
Stony Creek VA
Stephen Hill
March 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family, my condolences.
March 28, 2013
Our greatest sympathy to you Claudia and family,Grace and Peace.Linney&Frankie Edwards
M Neaves & Family
March 28, 2013
Mrs. C. Jackson & Family, You are in the Neaves family thoiughts and prayers. Our community has lost a great man, but we believe that heaven is rejoicing.
Shannon Nunley Parris
March 28, 2013
I am so sorry for the lost of a great man. My condolences to the family. As I remember him playing records an DJing when we were very young. He was a true inspiration. A true angel God has taken under his wing.
Mary King
March 28, 2013
Sorry for your loss.My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
March 28, 2013
May your family be comforted by the Love of The Father and loving friends that He surrounds you with during this difficult time.
Our sympathy & prayers,
Wayne & Lillian Mason
George & Joanne Parham
March 28, 2013
Claudine and family...our deepest sympathy for your loss. May the memories of Dennis sustain you.
Barbara Davis Hunter
March 28, 2013
To the Jackson family: I am sorry to hear about Dennis. We attended high school together. Wishing the family the best at this time.
Robin Tucker-Ellis & family
March 28, 2013
Our condolences are extended to your family. May God grant you peace, joy and comfort now and the days ahead.
March 28, 2013
Cousin Claudine, I am so sorry to hear about Dennis passing. I know you will miss him dearly especially being married to him for 33 years. I pray that God grant you all peace. Hold on to God's unchanging hands. We love you. Mary Frances Greenhill's family from Maryland.
Kathleen Walker
March 28, 2013
Our prayers are with the family. Know that God will give you the strength you need to go on. Kathleen and Family
March 28, 2013
Claudia & Shay,
You have our deepest sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss.
Maria Baines & The Edmond Family
Bernard & Evelyn Chambliss
March 28, 2013
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis.Our prayers will always be with your family.
Melba "Pat" Ellis Garrett
March 27, 2013
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 27, 2013
May god bless you and your family at this time and forever more.
Aritha M-Baskerville- Hopewell, Va.
Carrie L Taylor & Family-Stony Creek, Va.
shayla White
March 27, 2013
My prayers go out to the Jackson family, Dennis was a kind and great man he will be missed by many.
Deacon Audrey Flowers
March 27, 2013
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss and pray that God will continue to uplift you and the Holy Spirit will comfort you during your time of grief and sorrow.
James (Ho! Ho!) Washington
March 27, 2013
A friend to eternity. May you Rest In Peace. My deepest condolence to the family.
Roy & Patricia Key
March 27, 2013
We are sorry about your loss. Continue to look to the heaven which cometh our help, our help cometh from the Lord which is the maker of heaven & earth.
With Sincere Sympathy
Arlene Harvell Woodley
March 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sandra Woodard
March 27, 2013
Words cannot express the sorrow at this time, but we know that God makes no mistakes and has taken another angel to his side. May God bless and keep you at this time. Call if you need anything.
Love,
Sandra Walker Woodard
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