Donald Merrill Jackson

I must say that Mr. Jackson had to be one of the biggest influences of my life. This great man taught me what it was all about to win and to hold my head high in defeat. I had the pleasure to be a starting guard on the Hackett High School (69-70) team before Mr. Jackson took his talents to Kalamazoo Central. That also was a turning point for me.
Rest in peace Mr. Jackson, I will always love and respect you.
Ross C. Lee

To the Jackson Family:

"Thank you" for always making me feel like one of the family. Whenever I think of Mr. Jackson, I think of him with honor. Whenever I think of Mrs. Jackson, I think of her with grace. Whenever I think of the Jackson family, I think of you all with love. What a blessing to have his spirit live on inside you. May God continue to bless you and keep you.

To the Jackson Family,

Your in our thoughts and prayers. Coach Jackson was a very dedicated man. Always willing to help anyone. May his legacy continue.

God Bless
Courtney and Qiana Norman
Lithonia, GA

TO THE JACKSON FAMILY,

GOD IS THE FATHER OF US ALL, LET THE HOMECOMING OF THE COACH BE A CELEBRATION IN THE LORDS HOME COURT.

SINCERLY,

KENT'S OLD HILLSIDE FRIEND;

"BUSTER CUT"

Dear Mrs. Jackson, Kai, Kim, Kendall and Kent, It is a sad day when we must say good bye to our friend and fellow coach Don Jackson. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him and I send my deapest and sincere sympathy to your family. It is good to know he knew the Lord and I am sure that he is in heaven coaching and teaching a celestial team. Thank you for sharing him with us for so many years. God Bless you and your family. He will see you through.

Dr. Bill (Bunky) Smith

To the Jackson Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rob and Kim Nichols

Dear Marie and Family,

You are in my daily thoughts and prayers and I wish I was there with you. May our Heavenly Father comfort you in the lost of your mate for 48 years. Don's earthly presence will be missed by everyone who knew, loved and respected him.

Don has graduated to a new life. No more sickness, pain, or death. Oh,if
we could only see him now...walking
streets of gold, singing with the angels, visiting family and friends.

...

Dear Mrs. Jackson and Family,
We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Our son, John, played basketball for Mr. Jackson at Kalamazoo Central in 1976 and 1977. His coaching brings back many fond memories of those days.
May God's steadfast love comfort you and give you peace.
Plin, Joan, John, Paul, Bill, David and Jim Keep

Coach Jackson was my gym teacher during my stay at Kalamazoo Central High School (1976-79). He had a strong hand as teacher which I have learned to respect a lot through the years in my life. In addition, he made great impact on the school and the community.

Our prayers are with you guys. May LORD grant you guys peace and comfort during this time.

LORD BLESS,
Jones Family (Greg, Minnie, Zachary, Amari and Michael)