John Jackson

John D. Jackson VIRGINIA BEACH - Mr. John D. Jackson, 62, passed away Nov. 7, 2009. Mr. John Douglas Jackson was born in Detroit to the late Pete James and Johnnie Mae Wilson Jackson. He was raised in Inkster, Mich., and graduated from Robichaud High School in 1965 where he was a member of the swim team. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1974 with a degree in history and was an All-American diver. He served two tours in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1973 and 1974 to 1990. He retired after more than 20 years of honorable service as a lieutenant commander. His last posting was at the Pentagon. During his time in the U.S. Navy, he received a MBA from Southeastern University in Washington, D.C. Following his retirement from the Navy, he worked for Century 21 as a real estate agent and system analyst and tax preparer for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service from 1991 until his death. Mr. Jackson's survivors include his brother, James S. Jackson (Toni) of Ann Arbor, Mich.; nieces, Ariana and Kendra; his sister, Susan Chelsey of Monroe, Wash.; niece, Erica; and nephews, Jonathan and Adrian. His brother, Larry Jackson (Janice), predeceased him. Other surviving nephews include Larry's sons, Sidney Paul, and Alex; a host of great-nieces and -nephews. John was an avid sports fan. He followed local and national college and professional sports of all kinds, as well as his former high school and college sports teams. He also enjoyed collecting model trains and classic comic books. He was an avid reader. The family is planning a memorial service in the spring of 2010. John will be buried in Michigan with other family members. Until then friends may offer condolences at www.mem.com.