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Thomas Jackson Obituary

Thomas James Jackson, 78, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Larose, passed away peacefully at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018.

Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until funeral time at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 13841 E. Main Street in Larose. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Audry Lewis Jackson; sons, Thomas Y. Jackson (Veronica), Tyrone Williams, Ashley Williams (Stephanie), Quentin Williams and Brandon Williams; daughters, Troyelene J. Wallace (Gerry), J'Anise Williams and Sherri Jenkins; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brother, Rev. Cleophus Jackson Sr. (Lillian).

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jane J. Daniels; great-grandchild, Kyrah Jane Shepherd; parents, Rev. Ernest and Alma Harkless Jackson; brothers, Ernest, Enoch and Cornelius Jackson; paternal grandparents, Frank and Hattie Screws Jackson; and maternal grandparents, Dave and Louise Anderson Harkless.

Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home of Houma.

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Published by Houma Today from Jul. 19 to Jul. 20, 2018.

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Andrew Young

July 29, 2018

I am sorry for your lost. He will be missed.I pray for the family.

Loretta Batiste

July 20, 2018

To Pastor Jackson and Family

Please know that you are in my prayers. Jesus has taken the sting from death and victory from the grave. He will not allow your loss to overwhelm you.Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. Please know that this too shall pass.

J C & Dena Hood

July 19, 2018

I was honored to have Thomas as one of our bus drivers for over 10 years at Fun Tours. Thomas was one of the most honorable man I have ever known. He was always smiling and joking and was loved by everyone at Fun Tours Our thoughts and prayers to Audrey and family J C & Dena Hood

J C & Dena Hood

July 19, 2018

I was honored to have Thomas as one of our bus drivers at Fun Tours for over 10 years. He was on of the finest honorable man I have ever known. Always smiling and joking he was loved by all of us at Fun Tours. Our prayers and thoughts are with Audrey and his family. JC and Dena Hood

Sis Felicia Berryhill Thibodaux & Fly

July 18, 2018

Sending Prayers, sympathy & Condolences to everyine connected with the Jackson Family. We are praying for the community, Church Family Wife, Sibblings Children & relatives. Mr.TJ you were an awesome Bus driver & played the music we wanted ro hear. Those were the days. We will miss You. Rest in Heaven. Love you & We will see you later.

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