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WILLIE JACKSON Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, Johnnie B. Jackson and Henry Nick Jackson, Shirley Ann Jackson, Addie Staples and Linda Stewart; and one beloved aunts, Gertrude Bush and Callie Wells.
Willie will be greatly missed by his wife, Paulette Jackson. He also leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Duwayne Jackson, and three daughters, Chanta Hayes-Williams (Kevin), Katrina Hayes-Warren and Tracy Jackson, all of Petersburg, Va.; nine grandchildren, Lardarius, Kylill, Jarvis, Jamarion and Johon Jackson, Kionna Brown, Diamond and Ashanti Hayes, and Kevin Williams Jr.; a sister, Minister Emma (Angelo) of Huntington, N.Y.; six brothers, Jimmy Jackson (Lucy), Robert Jackson (Hattie), Billy Jackson (Marian) and Edward Jackson (Christine), all of Columbus, Miss., Bobby Jackson (Denise) of Jackson, Fla., and Tommy Jackson of Huntington, N.Y.; three sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Charles) and Barbara, both of Petersburg, Va., Evelyn (Harry) of Knightdale, N.C.; two brothers-in-law, Paul and Flint, both of Bronx, N.Y.; mother-in-law, Evelyn James (Joshua) of Petersburg, Va.; 16 nieces; and 21 nephews; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service for Mr. Willie R. Jackson will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at 1604 N. Halcun Drive, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling 804-715-9328.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Jackson at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for WILLIE JACKSON
Katrina Hayes
August 19, 2025
Another year is approaching and I don't know how I made it this far without you. Life could be better but I won't complain. I often find myself using your different quotes on Makenna lol. " You eat to live, not live to eat" lolI make it a priority that she knows who you are and how special of a person you were. I haven't met a soul yet who can match your energy, personality and strength. I love you dad and miss you more than words can explain. Continue to get your rest we got it driver ❤
Dee Hayes
March 13, 2025
Hey PaPa , today is March 13th 2025 . 13 years later & the wound still feel fresh. I woke up this morning because I had the most vivid dream of you & I can’t pinpoint why, but I’m grateful I did because in my dream YOU WERE HERE, you were present, you were still my PaPa. I’m now 27 with my own kids and I wished you were here to meet them, gawwwd you would have loved them & they are boys lol all you wanted. It’s been tough out here and nothing is the same. The house isn’t the same, there’s no cowboy westerns anymore or going to the store and getting the Pick 3 for you. I really miss you
Darek Jackson
April 30, 2024
R.I.P unk it's been a long time. Just sitting back reminiscing and thinking about you. I remember when you would call the house at 5 in da morning talking about what you doing. I would reply I'm in the bed. U would say well I'm getting ready for work. Things are quite different since u been gone. I miss u and will forever love ya. Sincerely your nephew, Shun
Diamond Hayes
July 8, 2020
Papa its July 8 of 2020 , 8 years later . Wowwww , its so much I wanna tell you . I just wanna sit down with you one last time & tell me Dee everything gone be alright
Vanessa Dodson
September 1, 2012
Tracy & the Jackson family, I am sorry to hear about the lost of your father. Praying God will give you all the strength to endure during this difficult time. Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning. Your father is resting in the master's hand. (Monte' Aunt)
Joye Masten
August 31, 2012
The world has lost a giant of a man. My memories of Willie was from our Lee Moving time working together. Whenever we need a VIP moved, we knew who was needed on the job and that was Willie. Willie never let us down.
Willie always called me 5 4. When we got our nextel phones many years ago the first time I called him, I used the old comedy show title to call him, I said Car 54 Where Are You? From that day forward, even in our recent phone calls he always said 5 4 how you doing. I will miss my friend, but I am glad he no longer has to suffer.
5 4 over and out for the last time.
R.I.P DAD. I LOVE YOU!
Katrina
August 30, 2012
Katrina Hayes
August 30, 2012
Hey Dad, It took me so long to write to you because im so used to talking to you. I will miss walking in the house and you would say "Bean,what you gossiping about today?" Dad you know i knew everything going on. My heart is heavy and i cry my eyes out. But i know your in a better place, Free of pain and suffering. A Strong and great man such as yourself shouldn't have to suffer.Thanks for being my Daddy, my friend and my super hero. Thanks for holding on as long as you could,giving us more joyous memories of you.So Road Dogg save me a seat in that shiny gold truck you got in heaven. Until we meet again you will truly miss you. Your Hyenny Bean.
Ivan & Carmella Perez
August 30, 2012
Rest In Peace Billy B! Wish we had more time together, but I do cherish the times we did have. Although the memories are short, they are still memories I will always have and never forget. Thanks for the fatherly advice and love. you will never be forgotten!
Rest In Peace Billy B!
Jean Davis
August 29, 2012
•God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "Come to Me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Harry Clayton
August 29, 2012
God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed you tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you're always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home will miss you my brother sleep in peace
Lissa Delenia
August 29, 2012
Our hearts are sadden to hear of the lost of Billy B jus know that the family are in our prayers.Billy will always be remembered for that million dollar smile man when he smile he brighten anybody's day R.I.P. BILLY B....Gone but not forgotten
Stephanie Phillips
August 29, 2012
It was a pleasure to have met and cared fo Mr. Jackson, my deepest sympathy to his family.
katrice Warren
August 29, 2012
You will be miss R.I.P Billy B from Warren family
Evelyn Hayes-Clayton
August 29, 2012
Rest In Paradise Brother In-Law i know the Gates of Heaven open for you. I am going to miss that smile and you calling me Al our family won't be the same, I know you are looking down with a smile telling us you are alright. Love you Al
Yvette Riley
August 28, 2012
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Willie was a very good man. I enjoyed working with him very much at Mayflower.
aaron darden
August 28, 2012
you were a dad to all of us you were a great man, father, brother, friend my heart is heavy you will truly be missed. From the Darden family
Brionte Goode
August 28, 2012
Our prayers are with the family at this time please know that he will truly be missed....
Dondie Hayes
August 27, 2012
You was more then a uncle and father to me, and I admired you as a hard worker and loving family, you will be missed.
Lowe
Bobby Jackson
August 26, 2012
I pray to God to provide comfort for those he left behind. We will see hiim again.
Chanelle Clayton
August 26, 2012
R.I.Paradise UNC ! i will never forgot your nickname for me " tuts" lol. i know you're smiling down on us right now because that's all you ever did was smile. You truly will be missed. Love you <3
david warren
August 26, 2012
sorry to hear of your passing,my prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time,please accept my deepest symathies.
Karen Calmes
August 26, 2012
My uncle you will truely be miss am missing you already but God wanted you home so good by for now.love your neice Karen Calmes
billy jackson
August 26, 2012
May my bro rip and & his wife & kids keep looking to the hills from where third help come
my beautiful parents
Tracy Jackson
August 26, 2012
me as a baby and my dad..miss you
Tracy Jackson
August 26, 2012
Tracy Jackson
August 26, 2012
I love you dad..it seems like today is actually harder than initially finding out..got up early this morning because I'm so used to getting up to see you in the hospital before I go to work..I love you so much and I'm glad you fought for so long..you didn't let it take you down the first time..I'm pretty positive it was a tough and difficult fight or otherwise I know in my heart you would still be here with us..it sucks because you have always been the household's protector, strongest, and most dedicated man I know so it was very surprising that you lost this battle. I'm so glad you were able to make it to the family reunion because even with the medical issues and pain you still enjoyed yourself..me and mommy thanked dr. k for that because probably any other doctor wouldn't have allowed it given the circumstances..it's going to be hard to walk around this house everyday with no cowboy westerns on the tv, someone trying to find out what the pick 3 was for the lottery, or just hearing your voice..I love you dad..
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