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"I f You Love Me, Let M e Go, For M y Father Has Prepared A Place For M e"
As the sun was shining brightly Saturday the 29th day of June 2002, the Spirit of God entered into the V. A. Medical Center Downtown and took ^Jo sep h Q T tom as ^ Ja c k so n away to a land that is free from sickness, sorrow and pain.
Joseph, the son of the late Mr. Philip and Mrs. Clara Burless Jackson, was bom in Savannah (Chatham County), Georgia on the 23rd ofAugust 1925. He confessed religion at an early age and was a member o f Saint Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. He laterjoined St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church at the age o f twelve (12) with the blessing of his parents.
He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where he served the sisters of Immaculate Conception faithfully for many years. He transported many parishioners to and from mass for many years.
Mr. Jackson was educated in Savannah-Chatham Public Schools. He earned a B. S. Degree in Accounting from Savannah State College. Subsequently he completed a twenty (20) plus career in the United States Army. During his tenure, he served in Western Europe, Republic o f South Korea, Republic o f South Vietnam and at several installa tions in the continental United States. He successfully completed numerous courses during his illustrious military career some o f which were leadership courses and Personnel Management at the U. S. Army Adjutant General School to keep up with the changing times. He completed a demanding course in computers.
He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
His affiliations included membership in the following: John F. Kennedy, Knights o f Columbus, 4th Degree, Council #180, Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree, Council #5484, American Association o f Retired Persons, King-Tisdall Cottage Foundation, Inc., Officers Club, Fort Gordon, GA, The Beach-Cuyler Class o f 1943, American Legion Post #0505, Honorary Foster Grandparent and the Army Community Service.
Mr. Joseph Jackson also had a lifetime membership in the following: Savannah State College-National Alumni Association, American Veterans o f World War II (AMVETS) Post 616, Disabled American Veterans-Post 18, Veterans o f Foreign Wars-Post 3887, Senior Citizens and theN.A.A.C.P.
Joseph Thomas Jackson was married to Margaret George. They were blessed with two daughters, Vivian and Josephine Jackson. Joseph had soundjudgment, the tenderness o fhis heart, dignity o fhis virtues appeared in all his loveliness and all his strength, only those who really knew him can truly estimate his worth.
Survivors are: two daughters, Vivian and Josephine Jackson, both o f Lawrenceville, GA; one goddaughter, Deborah McGee, North Augusta, SC; a niece, Barbara Moody, Savannah, GA; nephews, Herbert Williams, Indianapolis, IN and Greg Jackson, Savannah, GA; and a host o f great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

introductory T^itc
Sprinkling Deceased with Holy Water PrecessionalHym n: "The Church is One Foundation" No. 181
Lift Every Voice And Sing II Hymnal Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word (Sit) Epistle Reading
Responsorial Psalm Gospel Acclamation (Stand)
Gospel Reading Homily (Sit)
Prayer of the Faithful (Stand) The Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Altar and Gifts of Bread and Wine
Prayer Over the Gifts Preface Sanctus
Mystery of Faith Rite of Holy Communion
The Lord's Prayer The Sign of the Peace
The Lamb of God Holy Communion Procession: "There Is A Balm In Gilead"No.203
Lift Every Voice and Sing II Hymnal The Prayer After Holy Communion
The Final Commendation Recessional Song: "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" No. 72
Lift Every Voice And Sing II Hymnal Prayer and Dismissal

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God looked around His garden and Hefound an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tiredface.
He put His arms aroundyou and lifted you to rest. God s garden must be beautiful,He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew that you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered, "Peace be thine ". It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, For part o f us went with you The day God called you home.

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T he J a ck so n F amily w ish es to ex press o ur d eepest gratitude and sincere a ppreciation fo r the

OVERWHELMING OUTPOURING OF LOVE, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND ASSISTANCE GIVEN US. W e PRAY G o d 's

RICHEST BLESSINGS UPON YOU.

I n J esus C hrist T he F amily of J oseph T. J ackson

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