Lawton W. Jackson

Lawton W.
Jackson
August 12, 1917-
May 18, 2012
Columbus, GA- CW4 Retired Lawton Wilberforce Jackson of Columbus, Georgia made his final transition in Friday, May 18, 2012.
The son of the late Rev. James, Sr. and Mrs. Bertha Harvell Jackson, Lawton was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 12, 1917. He was a proud graduate of Parker High School Class of 1936. After working for a brief period, Lawton enlisted in the U. S. Army and married his first wife, Jeroline Hunt who preceded him in death.
Lawton served honorable in the Army for 31 years. His military service included service in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, for which he received numerous awards and decorations.
He obtained his BS degree from Columbus State College and was a member of First African Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.
During his marriage to his first wife Jeroline they had one child, a son, Colonel Carl L. Jackson. Later in life, Lawton courted his high school sweetheart, Laverne Guice Chatmon and they later married. During their marriage, Lawton and LaVerne traveled extensively throughout the United States, Japan and Spain for pleasure and to attend family celebrations.
Lawton was preceded in death by his son, Carl; seven siblings, James, Mable, Gertrude, Joseph, Robert, Imogene and Bronzie. Survivors include: his wife of 26 years, Mrs. LaVerne G. Jackson; a daughter-in-law, Peggy W. Jackson; his grandchildren, James Jackson and Jeroline Jackson; beloved step children, Warren Chatmon (Carol Ann) and Gwendolyn Corrin; loving step grandchildren, Peter Chatmon, Jennifer Chatmon and Tait Alvarez (David), a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The Homegoing Ceremony for Mr. Jackson will be held Thursday, 12 Noon at the First African Baptist Church with Rev. Roderick Greene, pastor officiating. Rev. Marlon Scott will deliver the eulogy. The interment will follow in Main Post Cemetery. Visitation is Today, 3 til 7:00 pm at the funeral home. cortege will depart from the residence at 11:30 the morning of the service. Arrangements entrusted to the staff of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc.