George Edward Jackson
George Edward Jackson
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George was born on December 7, 1926 in Birmingham, Alabama to his parents Elsie Mae Glidewell Jackson and Clifford W. Jackson. He attended the University of Alabama. George was a World War II Navy veteran.
George came to Atlanta in 1955 where he opened his first Old Hickory House restaurant on Piedmont Road in Atlanta, Georgia. After owning two other locations, he was still active at his only Old Hickory House left in Tucker, Georgia that he opened in 1974.
George was a longtime member and deacon at Morningside Baptist Church and later an active member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church. He was a member of the Northeast Atlanta Lions Club.
George loved playing golf with his friends and flying his airplane, the "Beach Debonair". He flew his wife Diane on her very first flight to meet his mother in Birmingham, Alabama. George enjoyed coming to his restaurant everyday to visit with his customers. He considered many of them to be his good friends.
George was preceded in death by parents and one brother, Charles Jackson.
George is survived by his loving wife Diane Stynchcombe Jackson; his children Donna, David, and Dan Jackson; three stepdaughters Pamela Bryant, Gina Porter, and Cheryl White; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM at Smoke Rise Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The family will receive visitors at the church from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to FODAC at https://interland3.donorperfect.net or Smoke Rise Baptist Church Endowment Fund.
Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, Georgia 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Steve Jones
February 21, 2024
On behalf of the Cummins GA Rollins family (Curt, Berry, Junior and Rupert ... all deceased) we send our deepest sympathy. Our families intersected in the BBQ business for many years.
Elsie Smith
February 19, 2024
Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. Many great memories from Mt. Carmel
Elsie Smith(J.D)
Doe Cohen and Family
February 18, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with George´s entire family at this difficult time. We know you will be surrounded by family and friends, who will provide comfort.
My first memory of George was meeting him at his first location on Piedmont, prior to its opening. He was placing hickory wood in a pit. I asked him about his grocery needs and he answered,
" Go see Snookie". Our relationship remained strong, since that time.
For many years, we flew back and forth to The Masters. Following my retirement, I enjoyed visiting with George, when we caught up on "old times" at Hickory House. It was always a pleasure to see his face.
Attached find the photo taken at my last visit with George. I will miss him a great deal.
Sincerely,
The Doe Cohen Family
Ralph Pressley
February 18, 2024
I had the privilege of serving on the board of deacons with George at Morningside back in 1966-68. Every time I walked into the Hickory House, he would say, "There is my old Morningside Buddy"! He was a fine man and will surely be missed. My sympathy to Diane, Donna, David, and Dan.
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William Thomas "Turk" McKinnon
February 18, 2024
Dear Diane, Donna, David and Dan, I an SO sorry to hear this news. Your Father was one of the most gracious men I have ever known and you were truly blessed to have him as your husband & father. We spent many wonderful times over the past few years laughing about how crazy the BBQ business is and sharing funny stories together. Please accept my warmest condolences and know that George has left us with a wonderful gift ... our memories of being together. I will be in touch soon. Always your friend, Turk McKinnon
Annette Sutherland
February 18, 2024
My mother, Dora Sutherland worked for George a long time. I would work for him in the summer and when I came home from college and high school. He was always a great boss and a wonderful friend. I talked to him not long ago and I´m so thankful that I did, he will always hold a special place in our families heart because he was so good to us. He always told me he loved my mother. I might add he always meant the world to her too and to her kids. Thank you George for the friendship Throughout the years, you will be missed my friend.
Nancy Cash
February 17, 2024
A note to Diane! What a precious friend was George to Ted. Call me should you like to share some stories of those "wild and crazy guys!" Ted has been in heaven now ten years.
Nancy. 770 365 4957
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