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Levi Jackson Obituary

JACKSON Levi Jackson, passed away Tuesday night, June 30, 2009. Levi made a huge mark on this world through his professional work as a counselor and therapist, through his outstanding skill as a basketball player, and through his gentle, supportive nature as a son, brother, uncle, friend and husband. We will miss him terribly! He leaves his wife, Pat, his Mother, Ruth Jackson, his sister Jean Austin and her husband Jimmy; his nephew, Donald Jackson, his niece, Orlanda Austin, his great nieces Tiani and Special. We wish him safe journey and are thankful for his brief presence with us. There will be a brief graveside ceremony on Thursday, July 9 at 11a.m. at Park Cemetery. In the near future, at a place to be determined, there will be a celebration of Levi 's life. In lieu of flowers, we ask that contributions be made to either We Care Associates, c/o Waith Mitchell, 216 Ortega Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606 (an organization working with disadvantaged youth that Levi belonged to) or to your local shelter or food bank to help with caring for the homeless as Levi did in his life. Baker-Isaac Funeral Services 985 Stratford Ave. Bridgeport, in charge of arrangements. www.bakerfuneralservices.com .

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jul. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Levi Jackson

24 Entries

July 31, 2009

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

Valinda Peeples-Belton

July 29, 2009

Pat, I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of Levi. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eddy[ears] Rodriguez

July 15, 2009

To all the family ,I send you my deepest feelings.Ive known Levi since childhood 1965 so many years when we grew up in Marina Apts.He was and always will be a good and caring person.God gave him the ability to be always ready to help and do whatever it took to get the job done.God Bless you all.[ Eddy Rodriguez]

Donna Price

July 12, 2009

Pat I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, Levi. My thoughts and prayers are with you. All my love. Donna Price, Charlotte, NC

Dawn Brown

July 9, 2009

Pat Jackson and Family,

My heart is very saddened from the news of Levi's passing. I was so very fortunate to serve on the WE CARE board with Levi for many years. I will truly miss his quiet yet strong and out spoken demeanor. He provided an outstanding example of what it meant to "give back" to the community. May your memories give you strength and comfort during this most difficult time. Levi will always be in the hearts of us all so fortunate to have known him.

Lonnie Smith

July 9, 2009

To The Jackson Family
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Bless
Lonnie/Brenda

Wanda Bellamy Thigpen

July 8, 2009

To The Jackson Family,

Always remember, we can never be separated from those we love - because God leaves us with memories to hold and love that does not pass away. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Bellamy Family

Ellen Jackson

July 8, 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 1998-2009

Victoria Fenwick-Dicks

July 8, 2009

Dear Pat and Fmily,

My heart is sadden by the lost of Levi. However, I rejoice that I had an opportunity to know him and share a wonderful friendship with him. Gods word says to be absent from the body is to be present with God. I know that Levi is in a much better place. Heaven is rejoicing because another angel is present in Gods Kingdom. May the peace of God be with you all.

Vickey

Helen/Michael Dunham

July 7, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Standfard Zahir/frye

July 7, 2009

...the news of my Dear Beloved --long time Friend--still weighs heavy on my heart,mind and soul... Levi and I have a brotherly bond---- which leaves me to reference ---way about ---the other Jackson.. Plus, I must say that i Loved --and shared more w/Levi.Therefore, my tears for Levi.Are much much more than for Micheal."May our Lord Most high grant Levi and Mike their rewards of the Hereafter. Standfard F.Zahir

ronald hargrove

July 7, 2009

will miss you my couison you are in good hands see you on other side.

July 6, 2009

Dear Jackson Family,
So sorry for your loss. Levi and I haven't been in touch since our high school years at Central. He left a memorable impression on me which was very gentle and kind. My prayers are with you.
Patty McLaughlin Pickering

jeffery stokes

July 6, 2009

my condolences go out to the family of levi,me and levi grew up as kids together as well as my mentor his brother donald jackson he is still missed and now levi who left such a impact on my life friends don't come a long like levi much he will be missed everyday because i know how he touch everyone lives he came in contac with i thank the lord for the time with him.

July 6, 2009

Dear Pat & Family:

I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.

Patti Caciopoli, Hamden, CT

Xzavier Williams

July 6, 2009

Dear Jackson family, Our prayers of comfort and peace are with you in this time of sorrow...The Nicholson family

Mary Roacher

July 6, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

ROSEANNA MCLAUGHLIN

July 6, 2009

I'M SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LEVI'S PASSING.I WISH YOU PEACE IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEVING ROSEANNA MCLAUGHLIN

July 6, 2009

My deepest condolences. Levi worked with Dr. Ford and myself at GBCMHC and in our private practice, where he cared deeply and was a strong advocate for persons in recovery from mental illness and substance dependence. His clients easily connected with and trusted him. Even though Levi has passed, I believe that his client's memories of him will continue to be a very positive influence on their lives. We also shared a love of college basketball, and of the Miami Hurricanes. I will miss him.

Dr. Manuel Rosales

David Moore

July 6, 2009

To the Jackson Family, I was a friend of Levi's when he was attending Wesconn. He will be missed but it is reassurnig to know he is with his maker, restng peacefully.

My heart and prayers go out to all of his family members. I will never forget the times we shared above the store in Danbury, CT. and the laughs we had driving to the away basketball games.

David Moore (Kykotsmovi, AZ)

Janet Cupole

July 6, 2009

Pat,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I know No words can comfort you at this time. May God's blessings and your memories comfort you.

July 6, 2009

Our hearts are saddened, our thoughts and prayers go with the family during your bereavement time. We thank God for allowing our path's to cross at Western Conn. State College. Levi was a friend, a roommate, a teammate, and brother.
May you find comfort in the words of the apostle Paul; Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. In the moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorrruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O Death, Where is thy sting? O Grave, Where is thy victory. The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:51-58
Dee and Debra Garner (Midland,NC)

Beverly Valdes

July 6, 2009

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

July 6, 2009

Dear Jackson Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Levi's passing. I worked with him at GBCMHC and he was a kind, sweet, and gentle soul. His laugh was contagious and it was a joy to see him. My heart goes out to you, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Alison Gottsegen

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