Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson obituary, Princeton, WV

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home, Inc. - Princeton on Jan. 30, 2025.
PRINCETON – Michael Irton Jackson, 54, of Princeton, died Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born January 22, 1971 in Welch, he was the son of the late William Jackson and Darnell Evelyn Rowe Jackson.
Michael was a heavy equipment mechanic for Recycle WV for the last six years. He thought of his co-workers as his family. He was also a master automobile mechanic. Mike never met a stranger and always had the most contagious smile. His happy place was his garage.
Survivors include Deborah Phillips and Amamda Newcomb, who he thought of as family; Faith Denise, whom he though of as his own daughter; two brothers, William Ray Jackson and Richard Allen Jackson; one sister, Debra Jackson Brashears and husband Robert; and his faithful companion, Rugie Doogie.
A Memorial Service will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Princeton Health and Fitness Center.
Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.

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