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Harvey Jackson Obituary

Harvey N. (Skeeter) Jackson Jr., 79, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at John Randolph Medical Center.

He was the son of the late Ida Wheelhouse Jackson and Harvey N. Jackson Sr. Mr. Jackson was an electrician with B&W Tobacco Co., Rudy Hawkins and Star Tobacco.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rachel W. Jackson; two daughters, Melody E. Frazier and Laura Lee Selden; two granddaughters, Amy Masterson (Terry) and Bobbie Jo Tanner (Joe); five great-grandchildren, Abigail, Emily, Rachel, Savannah and Terry; a sister, Rose O'Berry.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with Mr. John W. Tillett officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ettrick Matoaca Volunteer Rescue Squad, 5711 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803, or Matoaca Fire Station #8, 21500 Pickett Ave., Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Nov. 6 to Nov. 10, 2010.

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Bobby Taylor, Sr.

November 10, 2010

To all the Jackson family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Skeeters passing. We worked together at B & W and Star Tobacco until he retired. Skeeter always went out of his way to get the job done and to help others. I will miss "Biggy Little."

Janett Boyce

November 8, 2010

Rose and Family, Thinking of you as you go through the days ahead. I am praying for God to be with you and guide you.

Cindy Thompson

November 6, 2010

Dear Amy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your grandfather. May God bless you and give you peace. You are in the hearts and minds of your friends at M.C.D.C. God Bless You, Cindy Thompson

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