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Mr. John J. Jackson, 74, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, June 24, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Hartford, Connecticut, John earned his bachelor's degree in history and political science at Northeastern University and did Ph.D. coursework at Brandeis University and dissertation research in American studies at the University of Rochester under noted historian Dr. Eugene Genovese. He spent many years teaching history at some of New England's finest college preparatory schools, including St. Mark's School, Phillips Academy-Andover, Phillips Exeter Academy, Deerfield Academy, and The Deck House. John served for over a decade as a staff member for local, state and federal elected officials, including stints as a Special Assistant to Boston Mayor Kevin White, Special Assistant to Connecticut Speaker of the House Irving Stolberg, Congressional Aide to Connecticut Congressman Sam Gejdenson, Chief of Staff to Hartford Mayor Carrie Saxon Perry, and Congressional Aide to Jacksonville Congresswoman Corrine Brown. From 1997 until his retirement in 2019, John was a Research Assistant for the Jacksonville City Council where he performed research and staffed City Council committees, the Jacksonville Waterways Commission and the St. Johns River Ferry Commission, and where he was renowned for his particular skill in the art of drafting the Council's "honoring and commending" resolutions. John was an excellent chef and enjoyed cooking, although sharing meals with his family and friends was his true motivation. He was an avid reader and owned a vast collection of books and classical music. John also enjoyed watching old movies, as well as episodes of The Golden Girls and Gunsmoke when time permitted.
John is preceded in death by his father Philmore Jackson, his mother Jenny Jackson, and brothers Robert Jackson and Milton Jackson. He is survived by his sister Jane Henderson, nieces Kelly Henderson and Kristin Hodges, great-nephew Robert Henderson, and many dear friends.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church located at 1773 Blanding Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL. Masks and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the family for final expenses. Donations are accepted at Zellepay.com or via your financial institution's on-line banking Zelle app to [email protected], recipient Kelly Henderson.
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Jos.Jackson
July 6, 2020
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Peace be still...
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Ellen Nurse
July 5, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Shelanda Shaw
July 2, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. God bless and keep you.
Mark Merritt
July 1, 2020
John had a smile that lit the day. He was always cheerful and that in turn cheered me up and all others who encountered him. He loved to read history and that is also my passion so we would spend time talking together of the books and stories from the past. Ill miss John, I know his suffering is over. God Bless John!
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Laura Dyer
June 30, 2020
John was a coworker and dear friend, more like a family member to me. He made me laugh, he brought me chocolate regularly, and he always asked to hear about my kids and grandkids. He even posted pictures of them on his office wall. John has been a huge part of my life for more than 20 years and I will treasure the time I spent with him. My heartfelt sympathy to Jane, Kelly, Kristin, and Robert, and to all who loved John. The world will not be the same without him in it.
Bernadette
June 30, 2020
John had a dry sense of humor but was well liked by all. He had a generous spirit. He will be missed.
Jessica Matthews
June 29, 2020
My condolences to the family. John was an intelligent and humorous coworker. John had jokes for days, I will miss his presence in City Council, Rest In Peace dear John.
Brenda Forbes
June 28, 2020
My deepest condolences to Johns beloved family. John had a smile that could light up my day anytime I saw him. John gave the best hugs and always had a kind word to say or an interesting story when I saw him. John was incredibly accomplished Man yet he was the definition of humility. The world was a better place because John was in it. He was a true gentleman with a heart of gold. I will miss him dearly!
Rest In Peace JJJ ❤❤
BeLinda Peeples
June 28, 2020
John was such a kind person. He could always be seen with a book in his hand and he always had a story to tell. He will be missed.
Greg Radlinski
June 28, 2020
I was stunned to learn that John died four days ago. He was smart, urbane, a real teammate, and a wonderful friend, on and off the job. Over the years, he and I worked together on many projects at City Hall, and, after I retired, we ran into each other during our walks around downtown, often on his way to Immaculate Conception for noontime Mass. He was a good friend and a kind and gentle man. I and those who knew him well, will miss him.
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