Earl John Jackson Jr.

Earl John Jackson, Jr.

I have fought a good fight,

I have finished my course,

I have kept the faith:

Earl John Jackson, Jr 89, of Lawton, Oklahoma went to his heavenly home on 28 January 2026 at McMahon Tomlinson Nursing Home.

He was born on February 15, 1936, in McAlpine, West Virginia, to Earl John Jackson and Ida Adline (Hatchet) Jackson. Earl received baptism at the Baptist Temple in Homewood, Pennsylvania, and went on to serve as a Deacon at Mt. Rose Baptist Church in Uniontown, PA in 1974. He moved to Lawton in August 2002 and began serving as a Deacon at Northside Baptist, dedicating himself faithfully until his health declined. He married the love of his life, Mildred Goldston on Aug 22, 1957. They had known each other since early childhood and would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary this coming August. To this union was born a daughter Clarice Jackson and a son Earl John Jackson III. Earl went to McAlpine Elementary as a child. He graduated from high school, where he also was on the wrestling team. At the age of 25 he lost his sight, but this did not deter him. He continued his education at the Charleston Blind and Deaf School, graduating as valedictorian. He worked at Torrance State Hospital for 20 years and held a licensed operator for food service for over 55 yrs. He was a member of the National Federation for the Blind (NFB) and traveled to over 35 states to speak and motivate others. Earl Was on the Board of Directors in Westmoreland County Blind Association. Served as Director Emeritus from 1976 -1996.

Cherishing his memory are his loving wife Mildred Jackson, Daughter Clarice Jackson, Son Earl John Jackson III, Grandchildren Earl John Jackson IV; Christopher Jackson and several Great Grandchildren also many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers James Jackson, Roland Jackson and sister Jeanette (Jackson) Hairston. Instead of sending flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to Northside Baptist Church in remembrance of Earl John Jackson