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Isaiah Jackson Obituary
Age 66 of Massillon passed away on Thursday, April 29. Isaiah was born in Nigeria, West Africa on June 12, 1943. He became a naturalized U.S. Citizen in 1979. Isaiah moved to Massillon, Ohio in 1991 and was a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, New Haven Ct. and Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT. He worked many years in the hotel and food service industry. As an entrepreneur he created and owned importing, exporting and restaurant businesses.
Preceded in death by parents, Jackson A.U. Ebem and Mary Uofia, Brother Effiong J. Akpan.
Survived by wife of 37 years, Isalene (Trotter) Jackson; children, Isaiah (Lisa) Jackson, Jr. of Toledo, Ohio and Usen (Mariko) Jackson of British Columbia, Canada; two grandchildren, Bert and Isaiah III; three sisters, Martha Jackson, Iwko M. Dan and Hannah E. Ekanem, all of Nigeria. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews in his homeland of Nigeria; extended U.S. family includes four brothers-in-law and nine sisters- in-law, nieces and nephews and other family members of the Trotter/Foster family.
Calling Hours to be held May 7 at Paquelet, Massillon from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. with services following. Pastor Reginald J. Hye, officiating.
Paquelet
A Golden Rule Funeral Home
330-833-3222
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for Isaiah Jackson
Winona Rasheed
May 11, 2010
My Family, at a time like this, it is hard to find the right words. But know that I love you and I am thinking of you . May God Bless and always keep you going strong.
Winona Rasheed
Sakina Mengle
May 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Isalene, Isaiah and Usen. I was glad to see the beautiful, smiling picture of Isaiah because that is exactly how I remember him. I wish I could be there with you. I love you and I hope to see you soon.
Sakina
May 7, 2010
Isolene & family, We were so sorry to hear of Isaiah's passing. We have such fond memories of him and always enjoyed visiting with him when we would see him at the post office and around town. His smile always made our day and we will always remember him that way. So sorry we lost touch with you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, John & Mary Ruth
May 6, 2010
Isalene, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Please keep in touch.
Tiffany (Ross) Frame
May 5, 2010
Isaiah and Usen, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Your family is in my prayers.
Voncille Hines
May 5, 2010
Isalene, Isaiah, Jr., and Usen
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Washington Metro family will be there ASAP. We love you much!
Voncille
May 5, 2010
To your Family,
Our sympathy & prayers goes out to you at this difficult time. May God comfort you and give you peace. Mike & Pam Carpenter, Mass, OH
Frank and Pat Beane
May 5, 2010
To the Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you.
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