Celebration o/Jlje 5-or mr. Robert ol!ee JackJon Alpha 9/13/1936 Omega 11/23/2010 "I fought a goodfight: I finished my course. " p m. Sunda'~, november2s, 2oto ~wo O~loc mt. Zon mi33ionar'~ Bapti3t Church 32os n. (}overnor W!liam3JJ;_'~hwa'~ ::Darlington, South Carolina Reverend Samuel~ufmore, Pa3tor Otuuarlf "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dis- solved, we have a building of God a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." II Corinthians 5:1 Mr. Robert Lee Jackson was born in Darli~gto~, South Car~lina on September 13, 1936 the fifth child of the late Levi Jackson and Eloise Scott Jackson. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 23, 20 ftf at his resi- dence after an illness. He received his formal education in the Darlington County public schools. Robert made his home in Philadelphia, PA where he was gainfully employed as a self-employed Auto Mechanic and Upholster retiring after twenty-five years of service. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Then he became a member of True Light Fellowship Church, Philadelphia, PA. After returning to South Carolina in 2007, he joined Mt. Zion ~aptist Church. He was a 32nd Degree Mason' ofMasonic Lodge St. Albans Lodge #35 in Philadelphia, PA. He was joined in holy wedlock to Lillian Bostic Jackson. Surviving to cherish the loving memory and maintain the legacy of Robert Jackson includes: his loving and devoted wife: Lillian Bostic Jackson of the home; two daughters: Linda (Larry) Bradshaw of Sumter, SC and Robin Jackson of Philadelphia, PA; one son: Anthony (Lisa) Murray of Hartford, CT; a god-daughter, Marie Williams of Philadelphia, PA; four sisters: Maggie (Ben) Murray, Eloise Johnson of Philadelphia, PA, Ruth Turner of Buffalo, NY, Rebecca Jackson of Kernersville, NC; two brothers Freddie Jackson of Kernersville, NC; and Richard (Ruth) Nettles of Palm Coast, FL; five grandchildren: T. Shavon (Viento) Flores, Anthony Murray, Jr., Vanessa Murray, Brandi Bradshaw and Kayanna Bradshaw; two great grandchildren: Jonah and Jayde Flores; aunts: Flora Bonaparte, Mary Poole and Alama Scott; uncle: Isaiah Coe; brothers and sisters-in-law: Alexander (Geraldine) Bostic, Connie Madison, Sandra Jackson, George Rabbi Jackson, Charlie Samuels, Cera Bostic and Vera Lee Bostic; numer- ous nieces and nephews that he loved as his own. He was preceded in death by his siblings: George Jackson, Levi Jackson, Herman Jackson, Mary Lee Samuels and Florrie Smith. His mother and father-in-law: Naomi Coe Bostic and George Bostic. Sisters and brothersin-law: Ella Jackson, George Bostic III, Eugene Bostic and Shirley Jackson. Prelude ................... :............................................... Musicians Processional ... ...... ......... ............................................ Ministers Selection ... ..... .. ........ ............. ...... .................................. Choir Prayer . :::.:.: :~ .... .. ........................... ............ . Bishop Jeffery Johnson u l '-'~~- Faith & Community J?eliverance Temple Scriptures: 0 ld Testament New Testament Solo ......... ................................................. Mrs. Brenda Gattison Remarks: Family ............................................................... Deacon Isaiah Coe Church .............................................::.' Deacon Dannie pouglas, Jr. Friend ..................................................................... Mr. 'Perry Kelly Pastor Lon Howle Resolution Acknowledgements .. ..... .. ............................... Mitchell-Josey Staff Solo ............................................................... Mrs. Linda Byrd Words ofComfort ....................................... Rev. Samuel Fulmore Selection .................................... .. .. ......... .................... Choir Recessional Committal/Benediction/Interment In Cherry Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Darlington, South Carolina Pall Bearers Family and Friends Flower Bearers Missionary and Friends of The Family The After Glow I'd like the memory ofme To be a happy one I'd like to leave an afterglow Ofsmiles when life is done Whispering softly down the way Ofhappy times and laughing times And bright and sunny days I'd like tears ofthose who grieve, Dry before the sun Ofhappy memories that I leave When my life is done. Acknow ledgments Through visitations, communications, floral, cards and other personal services family and friends have helped to make our tasks lighter. You may rest assured that every effort has been noticed and appreciated. Thank you from the depth of our hearts. May God bless you and yours is our prayer. cY" r(# (- Mitch:U~j~~=; ~:;;::i Home Inc. ~~"" . - ~ ~.~~'il' 612 South Main Street Darlington, South Carolina 29532 ~~~~ (843) 393-9682 ~ Foe-Toe-M-Prints - Color Print Shop (843~ 346-5464