James Jackson Jr.

JACKSON, James "Ricky" Henry Jr., our beloved brother, was called home to rest and be with the Lord on November 10, 2010. A native of Dinwiddie, Va., Ricky was born July 27, 1954 in the union of the late James and Georgia Jackson. Ricky became a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Ford, Va., at an early age, and later moved his membership with his family to Tabernacle Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. After residing in Richmond, Va., Ricky joined First Baptist Church, where he served as a member of the Men's Usher Board. Ricky received his formal education in Petersburg, Va., and was a member of the Petersburg High School class of 1972. After high school graduation, Ricky attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. and later graduated from The University of Richmond in Richmond, Va. He was employed by the State of Virginia as an information technology specialist for the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA). He was an active member in his community and served as a member of the Winter Hills Association. Ricky had a passion for acting in plays and attending the theatre. He enjoyed traveling, art and sports, including tennis and football. He was physically active and spent many hours in the gym. Ricky was a kind and loving son and brother and was devoted to his family. He was a father figure to his nieces and nephews and was always there to provide support and cheer them on. Ricky had a friendly demeanor and met friends everywhere he went. Although his death came sudden, the memories he leaves behind are precious and will be forever cherished in our hearts. He leaves to cherish his precious memory, a devoted sister, Paulette J. Belle; a loving brother, Reginald La Vel Jackson (Alfreda), both of Matoaca, Va.; two nieces, Krystina Monique Belle, Angela Renae Jackson; and two nephews, Reginald Curtis Jackson and Derrick LaMont Belle (godson), all of Matoaca, Va.; five aunts, Nellie J. Edmonds of Baltimore, Md., Lois Cariles of Newport News, Va., Thelma Johnson of Ford, Va., Bernice Johnson of Richmond, Va. and Evelyn Johnson of Wilson, Va.; one uncle, David Lee Jackson (Rosala) of Blackstone, Va.; one great aunt, Virginia Banks of Petersburg, Va., and a host of cousins and friends. A funeral service for Mr. James H. Jackson Jr. will be conducted 12 noon, Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Va. Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., Pastor, Eulogist. The interment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Paulette Bell, 21221 Sparta Drive, Petersburg, Va. (804) 520-4559; and his brother, Reginald Jackson, 21223 Sparta Drive, Petersburg, Va. (804) 520-2595. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Jackson online at: jmwilkersonsince1874.com, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.