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Christopher Jackson Obituary
Christopher Daniel Jackson passed away in Asheville, North Carolina on Sunday, March 20, 2016. He was 21 years old.
Born in Key West, Florida on October 25, 1994, Christopher was known for his infectious smile, love of adventure, and wry sense of humor. Christopher lived in Key West, Tampa, and Jacksonville, Florida before settling into Panama City in 2000 with his parents Rob Jackson and Cheri Boyle.
While in Panama City, Christopher attended Bay Haven Charter Academy and Rutherford High School, where he was a participant in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. After graduating from Rutherford in 2013, Christopher attended the United States Naval Academy, Gulf Coast State College, and Asheville-Buncombe Community College.
Christopher was a natural athlete. In 2012, he won the Florida High School State Diving Championship and is the only Bay County athlete ever to win that award. Christopher also loved excitement. He enjoyed snowboarding, dirt bike riding, skateboarding, jumping off of waterfalls, climbing mountains, urban exploring, and anything else that would give him a good story. Additionally, Christopher had a passion for music. He was a talented guitar and piano player.
Christopher was preceded in death by his Grandfather, Danny Boyle; his Great Grandmother, Mary Dean; his Great Grandfather, Frank Jackson of Glen Allen, VA; and his Great Grandparents Raymond and Mary Jacome of Middletown, RI. Christopher is survived by his parents, Rob Jackson and Cheri Boyle; his sister, Cayleigh Jackson; his grandparents, Louise Boyle, and Richard and Rosemary Jackson of Glen Allen, Virginia; his great grandmother, Theresa Jackson of Glen Allen, Virginia; his aunts, Dana Boyle of Snellville, Georgia, Tina Newsome, and Gina Davis; and his uncle, Scott Jackson of Glen Allen, Virginia.
A memorial service honoring Christopher's life will be held at Lynn Haven United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. The family will greet visitors immediately prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A private internment will immediately follow the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bay Education Foundation, 1311 Balboa Ave, Panama City, FL 32401 in the name of Christopher Jackson.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Jackson
Jane Golding
March 16, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
June 2, 2016
Dr Tommy Johnson, Rutherford HS
Outstanding guy and student.
jim rush
April 7, 2016
My son evidently became friends with Christopher during the later months of 2015 while attending a program in the Asheville area. Although they parted ways a few months later, they kept in touch because of their shared struggles with life. My son Alex was devastated upon hearing of Chris's passing, as Chris evidently made an impact as few others have.
April 6, 2016
Cheri,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Christopher's passing. I remember when you had him! You were super excited. I was in the NCIS Orlando office and you were in Key West. I cannot begin to imagine what you and Rob are going through, but please know you are in my prayers. May God provide you the strength, comfort and peace you are seeking through this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Phyllis Underwood Wade
Ben Lawrence
April 2, 2016
Cheri, I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your son. I never had the pleasure of meeting Chris but I have no doubt he was a remarkable person, just like his mother. I miss you and wish I could convey my sympathy in person. My heart goes out to you.
Debbie Marley
March 31, 2016
Rob, Cheri and Cayleigh. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Chris' passing. I wish I had been lucky enough to meet him, but, from everything that I've heard, he was a most remarkable young man. May God give you peace in your time of sorrow.
Beth McGirt Adams
March 31, 2016
Rob and Cheri, my deepest condolences to your family. Sending prayers for peace and comfort to you.
March 30, 2016
Cheri, this is Gary Sykes, Special Agent, NCIS, (Retired) and your former co-worker from Cherry Point, NC, from many years ago. I was informed of this tragic loss by another former NCIS SA, former co-worker and friend, Larry Gleisner. We are both terribly saddened to learn of this untimely loss. Since Larry has two children and I have three, we both can only try to understand the pain of such a misfortune. Our hearts are truely saddened by this news. I hope you find some comfort in knowing your former friends and co-workers still keep you in our hearts and memories. Larry and I both offer our sincere condolences and prayers of support to both you and Christopher's father, during this time.
Sincere regards,
Gary Sykes & Larry Gleisner
Julie Prevost
March 29, 2016
My heartfelt sympathy for your family. Prayers of comfort and peace.
Barri Noll
March 29, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
The Noll Family
Rhonda Menke
March 29, 2016
Praying for all of you.
Barbara O'Connell
March 29, 2016
Cheri,
I am so sorry to hear of your son Christopher's passing. Your family is in my prayers.
Rick McCafferty
March 29, 2016
Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.
Paul Sparks
March 29, 2016
Cheri and Rob,
Deepest sympathy for the passing of your son. Chris packed a lot of living in his 21 years, but it is still far too soon. God bless him and you!
Pat Garrett
March 29, 2016
I remember him as the Rutherford I.B. diver, and I remember posting an article with his picture on my desk bulletin board. May God hold you tightly!
March 29, 2016
Cheri, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy to you. Tina Kovaleski
Eliana Benevento
March 29, 2016
My deepest condolences - Chris inspired me so much and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to know him. His smile could turn any gloomy day around. He will be missed.
Kelly Murphree
March 28, 2016
I'm so sorry, praying for all of you.
Gina W
March 28, 2016
Christopher's unforgettable spirit lives on in the hearts of everyone who was lucky enough to know him.
Bay District Schools Risk Management Dept
March 28, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of Christopher's passing. Please accept our condolences and know that you are all in our prayers.
Marty Martin
March 27, 2016
Vickie and I are very sorry to hear this news. We truly appreciated Chris's talent. May you find strength in this time of sorrow. Marty and Vickie Martin
Kay Churchwell
March 27, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this loss and grief.
Jeff & Liz Stevenson
March 27, 2016
Rob,Cheri and family,
You have our most sincere prayers and
thoughts as you move through this time
when losing Christopher. We know that
God is holding you in His capable arms
and will bring you His peace as time
moves on. He will never let you go.
Our support and care always,
Jeff & Liz Stevenson, Atlanta, Ga.
Robert Sirois
March 27, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
Jerry Beauchamp
March 27, 2016
Thinking and remembering you fondly during your time of profound loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
Linda Burd
March 27, 2016
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Sending my sincere condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 27, 2016
May lovely, loving memories of Christopher fill your hearts, quiet your pain, and comfort you today always. We send you our prayers and aloha, Mark and Jean Colgan
Jenny Jordan
March 27, 2016
You have a special place in my heart Christopher. Much love to the Boyle & Jackson families, I'm thinking of you
Jenny x
Tom Nudo
March 27, 2016
Rob, Michelle (Weiss) and I want to convey are deepest sympanthy. May god bless you, Cheri and your family in this time of sorrow. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Scot Garner
March 27, 2016
Rob and Cheri, You and your family are being lifted up in prayer during this time. I am at a loss thinking about this. Although we mourn and are sad about the loss of this young man, our God tells us to rejoice in all things. Rejoice knowing Chris is with our God. Rejoice on the memories that Chris has left behind. Rejoice that God is in control and provides comfort that no man can provide. You have a wonderful family and Chris is now looking down upon you and watching over you. I am saddened by this, but pray for God's strengthening in your lives now. God Bless your family.
James Laingen
March 27, 2016
The Laingen family sends its deepest condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jane Golding
March 27, 2016
Christopher you have a special place in my heart I will never forget you. Thank you Cheri and Rob for letting me be part of your beautiful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your England Friends
Tina Newsome
March 26, 2016
To my beloved nephew, Christopher; the first to give me the honor of becoming Auntie Tina. Not another day will pass that I don't think of you and long to see your big, beautiful smile. You are loved beyond measure. You are missed more than imaginable. Your life more extraordinary than some will ever realize. You will forever have a piece of my heart. I will always love you. My comfort comes only from knowing you are with God now and I will see you again one day. Until then, Rest in Peace and help Popa watch over us.
Michelle Jackson
March 26, 2016
Cheri, Rob and family: our family is saddened to hear what's happened. You raised a smart, kind, handsome son! You did good!! We love you all and have been praying for you!
Suzanne Wright
March 26, 2016
Cheri, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your son. It is a shock as he was so young. Words cannot convey how sorry I am to learn of your loss.
Prayers to you and your family.
Anthony Laxamana
March 26, 2016
Sending prayers your way.. so sorry for your loss. God has a plan.
Paul Dereadt
March 26, 2016
Rob, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. :-(
March 26, 2016
Marty and I wish to convey our deepest sympathy to Chris' parents, Rob and Cheri, and to his sister, Cayleigh and his extended family. We met Chris last year at his grandparents home in Glen Allen, VA. He was a very nice, polite young man. We spoke with him for a while. He impressed us greatly especially about his interest in music. We know that he is with God sharing his musical talents. God is taking good care of him for all of you. Lois Grebler (VA)
Wendy Mansini
March 26, 2016
Such a beautiful and talented young man whom will be missed by all who had the privilege to get to know him. Praying for peace for his family.
Anna Crutchfield
March 26, 2016
Chris, you were one of the kindest people I have ever met. I will never forget the small ways you made my life at the Academy better. I still miss seeing you around the halls, but I know I'll see you again one day. We love you. Rest easy, sail peacefully.
Jaden Johnson
March 26, 2016
I was talking about him just the other day; I can't believe that he's gone.
Jenny Thomas
March 25, 2016
This is Robin's Mother, Jenny. She is currently in Basic Training for the Navy and cannot comment but I want to express sincere condolences to your family. I know my daughter cared a great deal for all of you. Please know that our family will be holding yours close in our hearts at this most difficult time.
an image I kept,..always loved, ...and will never forget...
Bob Crutchfield
March 25, 2016
I will miss this boy.... I will never forget how kind he was to my daughter ,his Shipmate at the U. S. Naval Academy.Mr. Midshipman Jackson is sailing calm waters now....you will not be forgotten Sir .
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