Joshua Jackson Jr.

Joshua Jackson Jr.

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Nov

7

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road, Columbus, GA 31907

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Nov

8

Service

11:00 a.m.

Central Missionary Baptist Church

Midland, GA

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Nov

8

Interment

Evergreen Memorial Park

4500 St Marys Rd, Columbus, GA 31907

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Joshua Jackson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Progressive Funeral Home - Columbus on Oct. 25, 2025.

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SFC (Ret.) Joshua Jackson, Jr., passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on March 3, 1947, to the late Joshua Jackson, Sr., and Maggie Benjamin Turner in Liveoak, FL.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Joshia Jackson, Jr., will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Missionary Baptist Church with interment following at Evergreen Memorial Garden with full military honors.

Visitation on Friday will begin at 12:00 p.m. and continue until 5:00 p.m. at Progressive.

Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Family of SFC (Ret.) Joshua Jackson, Jr.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

7

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road, Columbus, GA 31907

Send Flowers

Nov

8

Service

11:00 a.m.

Central Missionary Baptist Church

Midland, GA

Send Flowers

Nov

8

Interment

Evergreen Memorial Park

4500 St Marys Rd, Columbus, GA 31907

Send Flowers