Roanoke Valley, Virginia
William E. (Bill) Jackson, 61, of Roanoke, Va., died on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, in a tragic house fire with his beloved dog, Nakita. Bill was born on September 5, 1948, in Detroit, Mich., and was the son of the late Denny and Grace Largen Jackson. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam with the...
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I knew your daddy for over 20 some years.I know nothing was more important to him than his family and Nakita.I am praying for you and your son and mother everyday.I hope your pain can be eased someday.
Rhonda Blankenship
June 14, 2010 | Roanoke, VA
Diane and Jenny, what you must be going through right now I COULD NEVER IMAGINE.You did such a beautiful job honoring Bill on Saturday! I know he was so proud.I hope Drew is holding up well, he loved his Pa so much and I know Bill loved him and you two more than anything.Thoughts and prayers forever.love you all!
Marge Pollard
June 14, 2010
Teresa,
I'm sorry about your Daddy. I am continuing to pray for you. I admire the respect you have shown him during this time of grief. To keep vigil at his home until he could be brought out after the fire was an honor to him. The quite respect you afforded to his estranged wife and step daughter at the service is a tribute of your love for him. You have uniquely encompassed Billy with pride. You have always been your Father's daughter and always will be. He wore your name...
Ruth Combs
June 13, 2010 | Roanoke, VA
Billy Joe Jackson-May you Rest In Peace.
June 12, 2010
Teresa
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was so lucky to have you for a daughter. Billy truly loved you and those beautiful grandkids!!!! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Love Always
Hoppy
June 12, 2010 | Salem, VA
Teresa, I heard about your Father and I am so sorry for your lost.
Jeffery Geertgens
June 11, 2010 | NY
Teresa, I am so sorry to hear of the lost of your Father. You are in our prayers.
Shorty&Barb Geertgens
June 11, 2010
Dear Tre, I know that you loved your Daddy,and he Loved you. I know that on Tuesday he knew that you were there and that you would not leave until the rescue team brought him out. He would be so proud of you, his daughter standing tall as they brought him out, being there, making sure that he was not alone. I know that he is Beaming with Love and Ever so Proud.
Love, Moma
Barbara Jackson Geertgens
June 11, 2010 | Roanoke, VA
Jenny, I have known your dad since the early 80's when I started at the VAMC and we became friends. I know how much he loved his family. He was well respected by many. This is such a tragedy and great loss to all who knew him. My heart is overwhelmed with sadness for you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Love
Sonja and family
June 11, 2010