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A highly respected physician, Bruce graduated with a Bachelors of Science with honors from North Carolina State University. He received his Medical Doctorate and completed his Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina Medical School. He served the communities of Abingdon, VA and Boone, NC for over 25 years providing care to many uninsured patients and was an active Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
He is survived by his daughters, Elise Rackoff and husband, Andy of Tampa, FL, Anne Kathryn Taylor and husband, Michael of Denver, CO, Elle Jackson of Tampa, FL; son, Jeremiah Jackson of Charleston, SC; his mother, Edith Gilbert of Raleigh; his brothers and sisters, Lynne Wray and husband, Floyd of High Rock Lake, Jill Paul and husband, John of Chapel Hill, Harry Lawrence and wife, Beth of Raleigh, Jan Sumerel and husband, Gordon of San Jose, CA, Carol Duval and husband, Brian of Roanoke, VA, and Mark Lawrence of Bellingham, WA; his devoted partner, Jennifer Laumer of Sanford.
He was predeceased by his father, Robert Bruce Jackson, brother, Keith Jackson, and former wife, Mary Ellen Penn Jackson, mother of Elle.
The family will hold a private celebration of life service for Bruce on Tuesday in the beautiful mountains surrounding Boone that he enjoyed hiking in with his friends and family.
The family requests in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations be made to The Cancer Project or Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Arrangements by the Cremation Society of the Carolinas.
Online condolences at www.cremnc.com
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Lynn Beebe
June 17, 2008
Dr. Jackson was the best doctor I could have asked for. He delivered all three of our children. I remember him praying with us before the babies were born and during some difficult times along the way. He will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Nicole Harris
June 11, 2008
Dr. Jackson has been my doctor since 1999, in march of 2006 he delivered our first daughter we had a very hard time with all of the compilations. Every time I was feeling down and Dr. Jackson always cheered me up with a little story and a smile. We were very grateful to have such a caring, kind and loving doctor. We could thank Dr. Jackson enough for getting our daughter here safe and treating us like family. I was so sad when I heard that he was closing his practice and even sadder to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kim Wokatsch McDonnell
June 4, 2008
Dr. Jackson was the best physician I have ever had. I was in college (ASU) at the time I had my first daughter, and he made such a huge difference in my life. I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Angela Peterson
June 3, 2008
Dr. Jackson was my doctor in 2007. He delivered my first child. He was a wonderful doctor and will be missed by many. He made his patients feel like part of his family.
Penny Wright
June 3, 2008
I had known Dr. Jackson for 19+ years. He was my Dr. with my first child. He was a great Dr. and friend. He will truly be missed.
Pam Winkler
May 31, 2008
Dear Bruce's children, mother, brothers and sisters, and partner: I am very sorry that you've lost Bruce. I know that he loved all of you very, very much, and he knew that you loved him. I will remember all of you in my prayers.
Wendy Nicholson
May 22, 2008
I have known Bruce for the last 15 years as a Doctor and friend. I found him to be compassionate and caring. May his light keep shining for all of us, especially his family and Jennifer Laumer. He made such a difference in so many lives.
Tara Owens
May 21, 2008
Dear Elise, Jay, Anne Kathryn and family: I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Some of my favorite childhood memories were dinners, camping, and weekends in Boone with you and your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time.
Amy Aycock
May 21, 2008
Dr. Jackson delivered our daughter on March 17th of 2005. We absolutely adored Dr. Jackson, not only as our physican but for who he was as a person. He always provided us with great wisdom, as a physican and a friend. We have missed him since moving from Boone and will continue to miss him. Our thoughts are certainly with his family at this time.
Blessings,
Amy and Drew Aycock
Gayle Weitz
May 21, 2008
I just learned of Bruce's death. My heart goes out to his wonderful family and his dear friends. May his loving spirit be at peace.
Lawrence & Rebecca Wilkins
May 21, 2008
Dear Jackson Family,
We had the pleasure of meeting Bruce at the time of our daughter's
(Deana) marriage to Brian. Our first impression was one of what a wonderful person he had to be. This was confirmed when we met him on several other occasions, but especially on a visit with him in his home in Boone. Our prayers, sincerest sympathy and love goes out to all of the family members. May your memories bring comfort to you. Love, Lawrence & Rebecca Wilkins
Carol Schaffer, DMD
May 21, 2008
Bruce delivered my soon to be 16 year old son. He was helpful and kind and a friend as well as my physician. My sincere regrets and deepest sympathy to all his friends and family
Brenda Tweed
May 20, 2008
I worked for Dr. Jackson for 5 years in his practice in Abingdon, Va. He was a great doctor and friend . He treated us all with respect. We will miss him dearly. Our prayers go up for the family. May God hold you ever so close during your loss.
Maureen Klinedinst
May 20, 2008
I will miss Bruce more than words can say. He meant so much to my husband and me. He was the most compassionate doctor I ever had and helped me through some difficult times. He told us to be good to each other. I'll never forget that. It meant the world to me to be able to introduce my baby girl to him because he helped bring her to me.
Bobby Sharp
May 20, 2008
Bruce's generous heart, inquisitive spirit, brilliant mind, and boundless energy will be missed more than words can say. We have lost a dear brother from our Tuesday noon reunion group. Prayers for and love to all of the family.
Robin Hanks
May 20, 2008
Dr. Jackson delivered my daughter and he was the kindest, most caring doctor I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. My prayers are with you during this time.
Shelley Tarbutton
May 20, 2008
Dear Bruce's family - Bruce was a wonderful mentor and encouragment to me personnally and as a doctor. His sharing, insightful and compassionate spirit was a true gem and inspiration and he will be greatly missed.
Tom and Jennifer Van Gilder
May 20, 2008
Dr. Jackson delivered two of our children. We are so sorry for your loss and for the community's loss of such a dedicated physician.
Martha Pate
May 20, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of Dr. Jackson's passing. I could not have delivered my 3 children without him. He was the greatest doctor and one of the best friends a person could have. He will be missed.
CAROL Tyndall
May 20, 2008
Dear Jackson family,
My sincerest sympathy in the loss of your brother. I have very fond memories of all of you.....
Carol Sams Tyndall
Mike, Cindy, Jacob, Caitlin Kalet
May 20, 2008
Dear Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are very sorry for your loss.
Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
Love,
Erin Caldwell
May 20, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of this loss. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
John Cook
May 20, 2008
A dear friend who was my Sponsor on the Emmaus Walk that was a life changing experience for me. All of my prayers to this family in their loss.
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