James C. Jackson

James C. Jackson May 10, 1929- February 2, 2007 COLUMBUS, GA— Mr. James C. Jackson of Columbus passed Friday at Doctors Hospital. He was 77 years old. Born in Buena Vista, GA. on May 10, 1929, Mr. Jackson was the son of the late Rudolph and Arrice Shipp Jackson. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War and was a member of Union Hill AME Church in Ellaville, GA where he served as a Steward and a Trustee. He was employed for 31 years with Civil Services and was a plumbing contractor. He was a Prince Hall Mason. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by two sons, Dwight Jackson and Matthew Jackson. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Barbara A. Jackson of Columbus; two sons, Carl Jackson of Brooklyn, NY and James C. Jackson, Jr. (Jacqueline) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.; three daughters, Barbara L. Jackson, Melissa A. Hefflin (Jimmie) and Charice J. Palm, all of Columbus; ten grandchildren; three sisters, Neppie Thompson (Henry L.) of Rushville, IN., Christine Terry of Ellaville and Marian Kea of Akron, OH.; a host of other relatives and friends. Homegoing Services for Mr. Jackson will be Saturday, 2 p.m. at Union Hill AME Church in Ellaville, where Rev. Jeff Davis III is pastor. Rev. Tanisha Hayes will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is Friday from 1 until 6 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends and the cortege will depart 3525 Clubview Drive, Columbus at 12:30 the day of the service. Arrangements entrusted to the staff of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc.