Maynard Jackson Obituary


Family-Placed Death Notice

MAYNARD HOLBROOK JACKSON JR. Political, civic and social justice reform champion, former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr., 65, died June 23, 2003. For more than a quarter of a century, he stood locally and nationally as a progressive political force elevating diversity and equality with remarkable resolve. At 35, in 1973, he became the country's youngest mayor of a major city and the first African-American mayor of a large southern city. As a statesman and entrepreneur, in public and private life, he served as a profound role model to African-Americans, sharing his intellect and tireless activism to generations that have followed. During the turbulent 1970s, a time of political transition in America, worsened by a looming national recession, he achieved unprecedented social and economic gains for minorities as an enlightened and energetic fighter for public policy reform. A gifted, charismatic orator, he guided Atlantans through three terms in office into an era of prosperity transforming the southern urban center into the burgeoning New South. The great-grandson of slaves, the legacy of his ancestors and the realities of the slowly eroding segregated society in which he lived, forged a life-long commitment to social and political justice. The third of six children, Maynard Jackson, Jr., was born in Dallas, Texas in 1938 to the Reverend Maynard Jackson, Sr., the first African-American to run for a seat on the Dallas school board, and Irene Dobbs Jackson, Spelman College valedictorian in 1929, who later earned a doctorate in French from the University of Toulouse in France. In 1945, his family moved to Atlanta, where his father became Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church. With the death of his beloved father in 1953, his maternal grandfather, John Wesley Dobbs, a leading local political activist who coined the nickname for what would become Atlanta's "Sweet Auburn" historic district, shepherded his grandson's growth to maturity as he had done with his six children, all daughters and graduates of Spelman College, later earning master's degrees. His fifth daughter, Mattiwilda, became an internationally acclaimed opera star. Grandfather Dobbs, recognizing the early poise and oratory skills of his grandson, encouraged him to become a lawyer and devote his intellect and energy to advancing African-American political power, "through the book, the ballot and the buck, the gateway to racial equality". A child prodigy, Maynard Jackson, Jr., was 14 years old when he entered Morehouse College, graduating at 18, in 1956, with a bachelor's degree in political science and history. Before entering North Carolina Central University Law School, he worked for a time for the state of Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation and later, as he would fondly recall, sold encyclopedias door-to-door. In 1964, as a Phi Beta Kappa, he graduated cum laude from law school. In 1965, he returned to Atlanta as an attorney for the National Labor Relations Board and later served with the Emory Community Legal Services Center, providing free legal services to low-income Atlantans. That year, he married Burnella "Bunnie" Hayes Burke; they had three children, daughters Brooke and Elizabeth, and son Maynard "Buzzy", III. The couple divorced in 1976. A turning point in his life was marked with the assassination in 1968 of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr, a close friend of the Dobbs family, and the assassination that same year of Robert Kennedy. Within months, Maynard Jackson, Jr., launched his first political race, becoming the first African-American to run for statewide office in Georgia since Reconstruction, in a campaign he was destined to lose against Georgia's legendary Democratic U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge. Candidate Jackson countered the campaign's racial overtones running ads, "Maynard Jackson doesn't intend to be a "Negro Senator'. He is dedicated to representing all the people of Georgia." A year later, he successfully campaigned to become Atlanta's first African-American Vice Mayor. As the city's evolving demographics began reshaping Atlanta's political landscape, in 1973, he campaigned successfully against incumbent Mayor Sam Massell to become Atlanta's first African-American mayor, winning with nearly 60 percent of the vote. During his first term, he was the first mayor in 100 years to serve under a new Atlanta Charter, restricting a mayor to a limit of two successive terms. After his first term in office, Mayor Jackson was reelected for a second term. In 1977, he married his beloved, Valerie Richardson, whom he met at a party at the home of singing star Roberta Flack. The couple had two children, Valerie Amanda and Alexandra. During his first two-terms as mayor of the City of Atlanta, from 1974 to 1982, the city gained national prominence through milestone initiatives including the city and country's first minority participation program, shifting the paradigm from equal employment opportunity to business opportunity. In 1976, his pioneering program was patterned by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation William Coleman. Under Mayor Jackson's leadership, for the first time in Atlanta history, numerous appointments of women and blacks were made to high office. His determination to advance equality raised the bar for the city's long-term economic development, housing, infrastructure, transportation, urban planning, citizen participation, and modern, centralized administrative management. His steadfast, visionary guidance produced the world's largest airport, Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, "under budget and ahead of schedule", he often proudly reflected, and with that, the creation of the controversial affirmative action/joint venture program he championed through city contracts that grew from one percent in 1973 to 38.6 percent within five years. Mayor Jackson's affirmative action successes were soon patterned throughout the United States and internationally. To further community and minority inclusion, he established the city's Neighborhood Planning Unit initiative, a cornerstone of community planning and revitalization still in place today. At the end of his second term, Mayor Jackson's eloquence and statesmanship soothed a strained city that had deeply suffered through a series of missing and murdered children. His second term was followed by the Rev. Andrew J. Young, local and national political luminary, who became Atlanta's next mayor. Mayor Jackson returned to private life as a bond attorney and managing partner of the Atlanta office of Chicago-based Chapman & Cutler. In 1985, he co-organized and became Founding Chairman of the National Association of Securities Professionals, an equal opportunity trade association for minorities and women. In 1990, he returned as Atlanta's mayor winning 79 percent of the vote. During his third term, from 1990 to 1994, his national prominence accelerated as a spokesman for American cities. He served as president of the National Conference of Democratic Mayors and president of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials. His determination to advance Atlanta's international stature, for which he had laid a foundation that was catapulted during Mayor Young's term, was seen in his tireless, ever-optimistic work to win, the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Mayor Jackson helped secure the victory and in 1992, accepted the International Olympic flag in Barcelona, Spain in behalf of the City of Atlanta. Despite his political strength, with a public approval rating of 70 percent, Mayor Jackson chose not to run for a fourth term due to health and personal reasons. While giving up the role of Centennial Olympic Games' host mayor, he established Jackmont Hospitality, Inc., a retail and institutional food and beverage services company with his daughter Brooke, and Jackson Securities, Inc., an investment banking firm, headquartered in Atlanta, which expanded steadily with offices in Houston, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles and San Francisco. In 1996, Jackson Securities was named one of America's top five black investment banking companies by Black Enterprise magazine. Remaining fiercely active in local and National Democratic Party efforts, in 2001, he put his full political strength behind the candidacy of an African-American woman running her first political race and helped secure victory for Atlanta's first woman mayor, Shirley Franklin. That same year, the former mayor founded the American Voters League, a national initiative for the DNC to increase voter turnout in local and state elections. Among the honors and leadership appointment he received during a lifetime of public service, Mayor Jackson was named by Georgia Governor Roy E. Barnes to the board of the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, serving as chair of the International Trade Committee; founding chairman of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Committee (USCM) on the arts; founding chairman of USCM's Special Committee on the Census Undercount; chairman of President Jimmy Carter's Local Government Energy Policy Advisory Commission; vice chairman of the White House Commission on the Windfall Profits Tax; chairman of the Rebuild America Coalition; founding chairman of the Atlanta Economic Development Corporation, Urban Residential Finance Authority and co-founder of the Urban Residential Development Corporation; member of Fannie Mae Advisory Board; director of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Central Atlanta Progress. He served as founder, chairman and principal teacher of the Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation, Inc., a trustee of Morehouse College, a national board member of the NAACP, a member of the corporate boards of Bingwa Software and govWorks.com, and a member of ICF Kaiser International, Inc. Upon leaving office at the end of his third term, the Atlanta Journal/Constitution described Mayor Jackson's first eight years: "He ran a competent, energetic and clean administration that silenced white Atlantans who had predicted disaster. When he left office in 1982, he had eased the city through a difficult transition and earned its eternal gratitude." An everlasting loving and devoted presence for his family, Mayor Maynard Jackson, Jr. is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years Valerie; daughter Elizabeth Hodges and son-in-law C. Howie Hodges; daughter Brooke Edmond and son-in-law Dr. Rod Edmond; son Maynard Holbrook Jackson, III; daughters Valerie Amanda and Alexandra Josephine; grandchildren Isabella Daisy Jackson, Hayes Jackson Edmond, and Brooke Lee Irene Edmond; sisters Carol Ann Miller and Constance Carter; and brother Paul Jackson; brothers-in-law Charles Richardson, R.H. Richardson and Monty Richardson; sisters-in-law Ruth Richardson; and a host of nieces and nephews. The Jackson family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation, c/o Mr. John Holley, 100 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 2250, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Celebration of Life Services for Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. will be held Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Ave., NE, Atlanta, Georgia. Interment PRIVATE, Oakland Cemetery. Murray Brothers Funeral Home, Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd. SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30331. 404-349-3000. MBFH.com

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Jun. 25 to Jun. 28, 2003.
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Mr Jackson was a " Lion" who wasn´t afraid to roar. We need more " Lions" today! Mr Jackson, you are truly missed!

Willie Butler

Other

December 23, 2021

I really enjoyEd his tone being here rip Maynard

Yasmine parker

June 4, 2019

In loving memory of a life well lived.

M B

November 21, 2017

There are some who bring a great LIGHT into the world, that even after they have gone, their LIGHT remains forever...GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN....RIH

Valenda Newell

October 13, 2016

You will be GREATLY missed.The Queen of Hearts

Queen Foster

July 10, 2016

I seen him once on auburn ave back in early 80s at grandfather package store my grandad told me who he was my grandpa charlie Cato sr.

Stephen morris

April 6, 2015

Remember back in early 80s my grandpa used too talk about mayor Jackson charlie Cato sr.

Stephen morris

April 6, 2015

A great man who made people, all people proud, you left a great legacy from your grandfather on down. God Bless you and yours.

george jefferson lV

January 28, 2014

August 26, 2013
Amazing things accomplished by this willing vessel of God! Purpose fulfilled, wrapped in the arms of angels. I am still amazed by God's grace through Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr.

Pamela R Calhoun

August 27, 2013

Amazing things accomplished by this willing vessel of God! Purpose fulfilled, wrapped in the arms of angels. I am still amazed by God's grace through Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr.

August 26, 2013

Your light will always shine.

diertich fallin

March 20, 2013

You brought change and love to atlanta and the world.we truly thank you for everything king,you were a blessing to us all.

dietrich fallin

March 20, 2013

I met you when you came to Pittsburgh, PA. I am glad that your information is still on line and people can still express their memories of you.

God truly blessed the world and Atlanta when you were born. Now God is using you talents.

Ed and Eloise Bonner

February 2, 2013

owen cain

September 10, 2012

cindy bell

February 23, 2011

My Dad and I met you at the Atlanta Airport the year before you passed away. What a kind gentleman giant you were. You were so kind and gracious and I will always remember your kindness.

The city of Atlanta has not been the same since you passed, you will always remain in our hearts.

I hope you are resting in peace.

Linda

November 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Matthew McGuire

April 3, 2010

I AM SO SORRY I DID NOT SAY GOOD BUY

KISZY SANDERS

October 6, 2009

RANEISHA HOWARD. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK HIM FOR ALL HE DID. I JUST DID AN AWSOME REPORT ON HIM AND MY GRADE TURNED OUT TO BE AN A PLUS. TO MY BEST ABILITY I WOULD LOVE TO KEEP READING MORE INFORMATION ON YOU. MY GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOUL. AND REST IN A BEAUTIFUL PEACE.

RANEISHA HOWARD

March 3, 2009

I am so sorry u died.!. I doing a report on u for black history mouuth...

Chanel Fulkerson

January 20, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.


I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.


There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Annie Denson

August 25, 2008

This is an awesome opportunity,I thought Maynard would some day become president. When I was younger I would tell my mom that he was going to become the first black president.I work for one of your stores Maynard Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Rest in the Lord

Rev. Lorene Shields

September 6, 2007

Nadia Morales

nadia morales

March 4, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

ALFREDDIE MITCHELL AND FAMILY

December 29, 2006

Scott Chamberland

September 24, 2006

I am a native of Atlanta,Ga.. I was saded by the loss of The first black Mayor of Atlanta. He take a picture with me when I graduted from Atlanta Metro. College in 1989. I will remember his great achivements for the city.

Sheree Davis-Daugherty

September 21, 2006

Thank God for such a pecious gem. Gone, but not forgotten.


God Bless!

Earnestine Hyche

August 28, 2006

rest in peace-god loves you

marian graddick

July 12, 2006

Rest in peace Thy Good and Faithful Servant. Family - be encouraged. He has left you a strong legacy.

Minister Sharon Mc Clain-Soil

June 20, 2006

God Bless the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

M Givens and Family

May 17, 2006

On Remembering The Honorable Maynard Jackson Jr. I was touched by your presence as Mayor, and from seeing you from time to time enjoying the arts especially the opera and having a conversation in french with my patient at the time. You were so down to earth. I will be so ever greatful to have known such a great man. Jacquelyn Sims

Jacquelyn Sims

March 18, 2006

Rest in peace,Mayor Jackson.

Todd Colbert

February 21, 2006

Sir,

I will always remember you.

Esmond Skeete

February 5, 2006

Always Mayor Maynard Jackson to me:

Your smiling face and pleasant personality will be missed; You done wonders for this great city called Atlanta; your role in the Olympics among other things; truly you are a legacy, in your and our own time; Be strong Maynard's family, and keep the faith.

Angela Smith-Gresham

Angela Gresham

February 4, 2006

Farewell to a great gentleman.



Anita

ANITA L. TUGGLE

February 3, 2006

"REST IN PEACE, YOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT"! THE WORLD IS A MUCH BETTER PLACE, BECAUSE OF THE WORK YOU AND OTHER'S DID TO PROMOTE CIVIL RIGHTS FOR ALL AMN KIND.....WE MISS YOU!

george graham

February 3, 2006

The presence of you in my life can never be replaced. I looked up to you in so many ways. You embodied everything I am striving to be, especially in the community and my family. I miss you so much Uncle Maynard and I love you.

Janna Brown

February 1, 2006

We love you and truly miss you. Heaven's Gain was our loss. See you there one my friend.

Donald Brown

November 18, 2005

THANK YOU

Nicore Donald

November 14, 2005

You made Atlanta proud! You want be forgotton. God Bless You.

October 18, 2005

A Good Man Gone, Thanks for all the good. and thanks for the memories. to the Jackson Family I say God bless each of you.

Rudy & Linda L. Cardwell

Linda Cardwell

September 27, 2005

I truly miss Atlanta because of great leaders like Maynard Jackson,Jr. He was truly a man with many great qualities.

Jacqueline Matias

September 25, 2005

lee Elliott

August 27, 2005

To the Jackson family, we are sorry for your lost. May God Bless and keep you.

barbara verner-joseph

August 23, 2005

A hero for all ages.

Benjamin Williams

July 16, 2005

Hansel C. Thomas

July 3, 2005

You never know when someone may catch a dream from you. You never know when a little word or something you migh do. May open up a window to a mind that seeks the light. The way you live may not matter at all, but then again it might...



My life was changed because you lived.

John T. Grant, Jr

June 24, 2005

You were a great Mayor and has been

truly missed.

Josephine T. Jackson

June 23, 2005

An inspiration who expressed through brilliancy, personality and leadership hope and faith that will remain forever on the great City of Atlanta. Our thoughts, prayers and Christian love are expressed to your family.



Former State Representative Frank & Frances Bailey

Former State Reprentative Frank Bailey

April 6, 2005

REST IN PEACE-- THANKS FOR ALL YOU DID WHILE WITH US-- YOUR WORK WILL LIVE ON

robert chain

March 25, 2005

Maynard, thanks for a job well done while here on Earth. May God bless and keep this family in HIS care. "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal!"

John Edward LittleJohn II

March 23, 2005

With heartfelt Sympathy and caring. "Sorrow is a memory of a happy yesterday and memories live on and on while sorrows fade away."

May the memories of your loved one left with you..comfort you, sustain you and help to see you through your time of loss. The memories of Maynard will forever be with us...

Sam & Arelia Godwin

March 23, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Jackson family.

June Houston

March 15, 2005

To The Jackson Family, With Deepest Sympathy my prayers to your family. I was a resident of Georgia from 1991 thru 1998 and I admired the hard worked Mayor Jackson done. God made only one like him and he was needed in Heaven. We will miss him.

Bertha Thierry

March 12, 2005

We will miss you, but we will never forget you. You made a mark on the world and engraved our heart forver. Rest in peace because your race was hard, but well done. We love you!

James Cain

March 9, 2005

The City Of Atlanta,



Has lose a great man.



With Love, God and Respect



Beverlee

Atlanta, Georgia

[email protected]

Bever;ee Lee

February 11, 2005

May God forever bless and keep all of you within his care

Alice Gaddis

January 31, 2005

To the family of the late Maynard Jackson Jr.:



For this city alone lost a great man of honor, dignity, compassion and respect. Though his flesh has been settled, his spirit still rises wihin us daily, his memories and his legacy continues to make outstanding marks on our lives. Through his MJYF Leadership Program, my daughter Marleeshia Parkmon learned how to be a better follower in order to be an effective leader. For this I am grateful. To his wife Valerie, you are doing a wonderful job maintaining the wonderful things that your husband started and you truly have made a marvelous impression to my daughter that has impacted her life. Please know if you ever need us for anything, feel free to contact us at any time.



With Hearts of Love,

Mrs. Krista P. Jones

January 28, 2005

Maynard Jackson was my father, and my hero. We miss him terribly, but knowing that we have the love, support, and prayers of so many people from around the world makes life a little easier. Thank you all for everything you have done and continue to do. We appreciate it more than you know. We haven't been able to read all of the messages in the guest book because it's still too difficult, but we hope it will get easier as time passes. May God bless and keep all of you.

Valerie-Amanda Jackson

January 24, 2005

One of Atlanta's Finest, Maynard Jackson Jr. You will truly be missed.

Pamela Daniels

January 4, 2005

As Maynard worked on earth, I know that he is working as hard in the spiritual world.

Mayor Maynard understood and connected with the heart of God. Maynard never pitied the black peoples position in the world, he worked hard to always lift up his race and well as other races, because he understood that life on earth is temporal, and life in the spiritual world is eternal.

Maynard we applaud you and we know that the celestial host applauds with you now. We will continue to pray for you and your family's liberation, as it was on earth , so shall it be in heaven...Good is Absolute!

Rev. Juanita Ledbetter-Pierre-Louis

January 3, 2005

May God continue to bless and keep the family of this Great man in His care and may the city of atlanta one day have another mayor almost as great as he was.We loved him

Charlotte Jackson Gholston

January 2, 2005

You will be missed!

Bethew B. Jennings III

December 31, 2004

We are sorry of the death of thus strong man.Let him be in Heaven with God.Let his family hael the loss of him.

Victoria Yang

December 27, 2004

Bless you Maynard for all the hope you gave others, the opportunities that you opened up and the selfless manner that you greeted each person with, no matter their status or station. I miss your engaging dialogue and free exchange of ideas. The path you paved is now a super highway...

Charles Atkinson

December 9, 2004

RYAN HAYES RICHARDSON

September 11, 2004

I can still see those orangy-red stickers: "Maynard For Mayor". He was a great fellow-alumnus. See how the Louisville-Metro City Council honored this out-of-town mayor & how the Louisville Morehouse Alumni did the same at:

www.MorehouseAlumniLouisville.org

C. P. Moore

August 18, 2004

Best mayor Atlanta ever had in my lifetime.

eric cunningham

August 15, 2004

Not only a great man in stature but in his works, principals, and standards. I often remember when he would occasionally visit at my church, Zion Hill Baptist Church. He would be as serious about worship as he was his work. A great man....but God wants the best. Maynard Holbrook Jackson, great leader, may you rest in peace.

Kathleen Curate

August 6, 2004

What an honorable man he was. May we all be so honored to one day meet a man of his stature. He will be forever missed.

Katie Taylor

July 25, 2004

We will surely miss the Honorable Mayor Maynard Jackson Jr's presents and all the great work he did. We will continue to keep his family in our prayers, God Bless you all. Chriss Wms.

Christine Williams

July 21, 2004

We sorely miss the Honorable Mayor Maynard H. Jackson. May God continue to bless and keep your family in perfect peace.

Charles E. and Detrich J. Hurst

July 1, 2004

I was a high school summer intern working in the water department during Maynard's first term in office. He met no strangers and always spoke. As a matter of fact as I was walking down the stairs in City Hall during the lunch hour, the Mayor was walking up the stairs, I missed a step and he caught me. He asked if I was ok. I remember that day so clearly. To the Family. . . Maynard is missed my us all! Be Blessed

Kathy Jenkins

June 29, 2004

You are Dearly Missed

You were a Champion of Champions in the community and at City Hall.

And your work with the National Democratic Committee was well deserved of the People .

Farewell to a Friend and a Neighbor .

Ronnie & Julaaun Moseley

Atlanta Natives

Julaaun & Ronnie Moseley

June 11, 2004

We, too, mourn the passing of the Honorable Maynard H. Jackson. May God bless and keep his family.

Edward & Betty Emory & Family

June 10, 2004

You were a brother that held the esteem of power for your people. We miss you and will always be in thronged to nature of how you handle the business of black growth. As an Alpha Phi Alpha brother you were a true man of distinction. We will always love and respect you highly Keith A. Ridley, IV Executive Chairman of The Ridley Funeral Establishment of Wash. Dc 20032 (202)859-3998

Keith Ridley, IV(Ridley Funeral Estab.-DC)

June 2, 2004

Mayor Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. is my favorite Atlanta mayor. I met him once. He was genuine. He is missed.

Reba Leverett

May 30, 2004

In your most greivious moments ,The Family of Mr. Jackson You Have our deepest sympathy

in Christs Service.

Rev Arthur E.Jones

Arthur Jones

May 20, 2004

MAYNARD WERE A PERSON THAT EVERY BLACK MAN SHOULD LOOK UP TO. HE WERE A GREAT LEADER HERE IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA. SO MY FRIEND REST IN PEACE.

LOVE:

THE CRITTLE FAMILY

larry crittle

April 6, 2004

RYAN RICHARDSON

April 5, 2004

I just wanted to say that I feel that Mr.Jackson was the best mayor that we had,the best mayor that any city could have.my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Jackson family.He may be gone but never forgotten.

Bernetha Patterson

March 27, 2004

Myral Shields

March 12, 2004

I REALLY ADMIRED MAYOR JACKSON

HE WAS REALLY A ROLE MODEL FOR

ALL PEOPLE.

IRA LOVETT

February 25, 2004

Maynard will always be the candle that flickers in the dark. He brought Atlanta through it darkest times and set it on a straight path. He will always be remembered as a person of great wisdom and nobility. We will miss that big smile and thundering voice. Heaven has one of our best.

Massena Williams

February 23, 2004

Maynard Jackson was someone who made a positive difference. A person with vision, who tried to look beyond race, prejudice and differences and tried to find workable compromises. He lived a full, charismatic and productive life and we should absorb some of the lessons he tried to convey. He was a wonderful role model and will be greatly missed. His family, as well as others, should take great pride in what he accomplished.

Dorothy Swann

February 18, 2004

Maynard, we loved you but, God loved you best! Rest in Peace.

Deborah Jones

February 3, 2004

After reading other entries in this guest book, only one thing came to mind:

"For GOD so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him, shall not parish, but have ever lasting life."

Amen...Amen....Amen

S HALL

January 28, 2004

lisa johnson

January 7, 2004

You will truly be missed Mr. Jackson. You deserve more than just your name placed on an airport or a street named after you. like someone said before the city should become maynard, ga...=) may God bless you and your family!

shanna jackson

January 5, 2004

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Jackson when he attended one of our church services. I introduced myself and immediately knew that he was a great man. At that time my son was 8 years old and had no interest in anything except video games and doing nothing else, that all changed when he met Maynard. For months he spoke of how when he attended high school he would run for president of this and that and when he graduated from college he wanted to be just like Maynard Jackson. I can truly say he touched my family in a way, one would not dream. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED!

Wanda Davidson

December 9, 2003

MAYNARD JACKSON WAS THE GREATESS BLACK MAN IN AMERICAN BLACK HISTORY. I LIKE WHAT HE STOOD FOR FOR BLACK PEPOLE. I LOVE HIM ASK A LEADER. AND ATLANTA MIS HIS LEADERSHIP TRULY. WE MISS YOU MAYNARD. OH MAN REALY MIS THIS TRUE BLACK MAN.

Richard JOHNSON

December 5, 2003

I received a call from my aunt in Michigan who had been ill telling me of the inspiring video she received from me last month of Maynard Jackson's funeral. She also indicated to me how her 14 year old son watched this video with her and it was also inspiring to him to witness all of the great African Americans and dignataries that spoke at the funeral. Maynard was truly a great man of vision and integrity.

Peggy Lucas

November 21, 2003

MRS JACKSON,THANK YOU FOR STICKING TO YOUR POSITION IN HONOR OF YOUR HUSBAND,MAYOR JACKSON. Hartsfield -JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS THE ONLY APPROPIATE TRIBUTE TO MAYOR JACKSON EXCEPT MAYBE CHANGING ATLANTA GEORGIA TO MAYNARD GEORGIA!!!!!

FRANKYE POPE

November 20, 2003

May God continue to bless and keep you all. You are in my prayers.

Monika Jackson

November 14, 2003

REST IN PEACE MR.MAYOR, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A GREAT MAN TO ME I WILL TELL MY CHILDREN ALL ABOUT HOW GREAT YOU WHERE GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..

ZAVIAN WEEMS SR.

November 11, 2003

Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin L. Belcher

November 10, 2003

MY GREATEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, I HOPE THAT GOD HAS COMFORTED YOU STRENGTHENED YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW.....MY PRAYERS AND LOVE GO OUT TO YOU...KYMBERLY SPENCER DORAVILLE GA.

Kymberly Spencer

November 5, 2003

TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR. JACKSON:

GOD BLESS YOU ALL. MR. JACKSON WAS TRULY ADMIRED BY MANY PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT RACES. THE CITY OF ATLANTA AND THE STATE OF GEORGIA HAS LOST A GREAT MAN. HE'S WITH THE BEST PERSON HE COULD POSSIBLY BE WITH RIGHT NOW. WHAT BETTER PERSON TO BE WITH THAN GOD.

MARIA BUTLER

November 1, 2003

After reading some of the entries submitted I realize how many people appreciated this kind gentle man.

I just want to add my condolences and appreciation to the Jackson Family for their fine reputation.

Grace James

October 30, 2003

You have my heartfelt sympathy. And may the Lord continue to be with you.

Darius Bryant

October 29, 2003

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