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Rayford Jackson October 2, 1928- November 5, 2007 CLEVELAND, OH— Rayford Jackson, 79, of Cleveland, OH., formerly of Hatchechubbee, AL. died November 5, 2007. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Cory United Methodist Church in Cleveland, OH. Visitation will be November 10, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at Boyd Funeral Home in Warrenville Heights, OH. with funeral service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2007. Mr. Jackson was born October 2, 1928 in Hatchechubbee, AL., son of Flora Jackson of Cleveland, OH. and the late Willie Jackson. He was self employed as a mover, he served in the Army and received an honorable discharge. Mr. Jackson is survived by his mother, Flora Jackson; his wife, Dorris Jean Jackson, Cleveland, OH.; one son, Jeffrey Jackson, Cleveland, OH.; four daughters, Leslie and her husband Alvin Thomas, Cleveland, OH, Lorie Jackson, Washington, DC and Lynette Jackson, Chicago, IL.; Lydia and her husband Richard Miller, Chicago, IL.; four brothers, Joseph and his wife Doris Jackson, Cleveland, OH., Irkcous Jackson, Freddie Jackson, Cleveland, OH., Williams and wife Ann Jackson, Huntsville, AL.; three sisters, Benancia Jones, Cleveland, OH., Alvestia McBride, Columbus, GA., Barbara Yancy, Cleveland, OH.; several grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Nov. 9, 2007.

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Carmen Jackson-Brown

November 30, 2007

Family, my heart is with you and you are in my prayers. I have such fond memories of the time we spent together - the sleepovers, the Atari, and your Dad keeping the dogs far away since I was a scardey cat! Let your many happy memories comfort you today, I love you all!

Helen Hairston

November 11, 2007

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

Sonya Holloway-Boyd

November 9, 2007

Jackson Family: My prayers go out to you. May God's grace be with you during this time. Mr. Jackson was such a godly example of what a man should be to his neighbors, friends, and family. He will truly be missed. Much comfort and love to you.

Arthur Hill

November 9, 2007

GOD BLESS your family in this time of mourning. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Denise Wright

November 8, 2007

To the Jackson Family: I want to offer my heartfelt condolences. Your father reminded me of my father (C.Wright). They both had their own businesses, worked hard and raised their families. They were the example of exceptional men who put their intelligence and drive to make a good home for everyone to enjoy and cherish. I miss the kinship that our community offered us, which is so rare today. May the Creator Be With You. Denise Wright.

Karen Hairston-Franzel

November 8, 2007

My prayers are with every member of the Jackson family at this time. Mr. Jackson was a hard-working entrepreneur whose family-oriented values were always apparent. He was a very kind neighbor with a warm smile and a friendly word.

To his loving family: there are no goodbyes in Christ. May God bless you all and keep you all, until we meet again.

John Hairston

November 8, 2007

Hello Jackson Familly: I'm very sorry to learn about the loss of Mr. Jackson. He was a very dear friend of our family and he was very kind to us over the years as we grew up right next door from my Grandmother Sutton. Best Regards, and Love Always to your family. Please stay in touch: 7726 Oakstone Place, San Antonio, TX 78251. (210) 995-5142.

Fatimah Harris

November 8, 2007

Me personally do not rember him at all but my mom (Helen)was hartbroken so i just want to say thanks for making my mom's life 101% better I donate a piece of my heart to my mom and those who have lost a waonderful soul age: 12

Clemmie, Helen, Denise, Charlene, Andrea Wright

November 8, 2007

Mr. Jackson will be missed. He was a wonderful man, good provider and family man, and a great neighbor. Our prayers are with all Jackson family members.
Respectfully,
The Wright family

Helen Wright

November 8, 2007

I am more than apologetic in regards to Mr. Jackson's death. Not only was he a great neighbor, but he moved me every place I have lived. (Smile) I just found out today. I helped him move a box from the Becket house into his car not more than three weeks ago. I made him promise me he would take the items out of the box as it was rather heavy. How ironic, all the times he helped me move I got a chance to kind of help him move. My heart is heavy and I will miss him. My mom wanted me to send condolences from the entire Wright family. Please call if you need anything. -Helen 216 702-2796

Gerald Jackson

November 8, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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