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Daniel Jackson Obituary

Our hearts were saddened by the loss of our dear loved one, Mr. Daniel Lee Reaves Jackson, also known as "Daniel Boone" of 100 Kippax St., Apartment 711, Hopewell, Va., on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, after a lengthy illness, which he never let get him down.

Daniel was born on Dec. 31, 1944. He enjoyed fishing, people and sharing funny jokes with all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Reaves and Clementine Jackson; grandparents, Willie and Daisy Jackson; father-in-law, Herman Casey; mothers-in-law, Mary A. Casey and Gloria J. Casey; brother-in-law, Herman Casey, Jr. who passed on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010.

He is survived by a wife of 39 years, Mary Casey Jackson of Petersburg, Va.; sisters-in-law, Queen Crews and Ruth Casey Epps (Mack) and brother-in-law, James Casey (Debra) all of Petersburg, Va.; aunt, Edna Irene Jackson; uncle, Joseph Luster, cousin, Margaret Reaves Kirby and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends too numerous to name.

The family like to thank the following who contributed to Daniel's care: Emporia Nursing Homes, River View on the Appomattox, the Doctors and Staff John Randolph Medical Center, the Staff of Southside Regional Medical Center Dialysis Center and Kippax Apartments Managers and Staff. Also thank you to all the agencies, aides and staff that made his life complete on a daily basis and all others that helped in any way, and Pastor George Howard and Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church Family.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery, the Rev. George Howard, pastor of Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church, eulogist.

The family may be contacted by calling (804) 732-8718 or (804) 862-3183.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Jackson online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index from Oct. 28 to Oct. 31, 2010.

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I will mis Mr. Jackson i was one of his many cna at Riverview on the Appomattox and my deepest Condolences to the family at their time of loss. Denise Price ( Hopewell,Va)

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