Pest
God Was looking all over the world Looking at every man, woman, boy and girl
And so on this particular day His eyes fell on Sam in Augusta, G /A
And God sat back on his throne And said, "Sam is ready to come home."
So God looked at the angel to his left And in a mighty breath
He commanded the angel to go forth So the angel chartered a course That led him to Sam's bedside
There the angel saw all the pain inside So the angel had mercy and took his hand
And led him to the "Promised Land" There the angel placed him on the Lord's breast
And the Lord told Sam to "Rest" As he wiped away all of his tears For you have worked hard for many years You have been a father, a mentor, and a friend You have been there from the beginning to the end You have been a brother, husband, and a son You have tried to help every one You gave to the church and your community You loved and supported your friends and family Although we are sad that you left us here We know the Lord will dry your every tear For we all have been blessed even though it was a
short time You will live on forever in our heart and in our
mind.
- Rico Knox

Pallbearers

Paul Bates Donald Leverette Jimmy Poe

James Sams Milo Robinson Josh Lee

^Honorary Pallbearers
Nephews Private Detective Associates Deacons, Piney Grove Baptist Piney Grove Baptist Church Family

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~ O ur cA iany Thanks ~
We wish to express our deepest appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown to us during the loss of our loved one. We are especially thankful for those who have cheered and inspired us and have helped us to bear our sorrows. May God bless each of you.
THE FAMILY
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We appreciate your trust in us, and sincerely hope that our service has been deserving o f your confidence. I f we have helped to lighten your burden, our aim has been accomplished.
W. H. Mays Mortuary
"Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901
(706) 722-6401

Saturday, July 21, 2001 2:00 p.m.
Greater Young Zion Baptist Church 405 Sand Bar Ferry Road Augusta, Georgia
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, Reverend William B. Blount Sr., Pastor
Reverend J. H. Sims, Eulogy

On Monday, July 16, 2001, God took a stroll through His earthly flowers and picked the most beautiful rose o f all,
Samuel D avid Jacksonyto add to His Heavenly bouquet.
This rose was born August 26, 1945, to Lauree Jackson and the late William Jackson.
Early in life, the rose professed Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and united with Greater Young Zion Baptist Church, then later joined the Piney Grove Baptist Church. At Piney Grove, this rose served untiringly and faithfully o f the Deacon Board; also worked as Scout Master, Troop 3063; he also worked with the Tape Ministry, and Youth Ministry. This rose worked faithfully with the Georgia Detective Association and other various organizations. This rose received his education at Lucy C. Laney High School. After completing his education, he entered the United States Army, where he served his country in Vietnam. Upon being honorably discharged in 1967, he joined the Augusta Police Department where he was instrumental with intergrating the Augusta Police Department in which all police officers received equal treatment. In 1976, he opened Garden City Insurance Agency where he served his community until 1995. He also, started the Martin, Brown, Jackson Agency in 1991.
He was married to the late Thelma S. Jackson. O f this union two children were born.
He leaves to cherise his memories two daughters, Miranda Jackson, Augusta, Georgia and Kendra Hudson, New Orleans, Louisianna; one son, Samuel Dewayne Jackson, Augusta, Georgia; his mother Mrs. Lauree B. Jackson, Augusta, Georgia; one granddaughter Jasmine Howard, Columbia, South Carolina; three sisters, Laura Jackson, Willie Mae Williams, and Jessie (James) Bates, all o f Augusta, Georgia; five brothers, William Jackson, Jr., Rev. Willie (Prances) Jackson, Johnny Jackson, all o f Augusta, Georgia Calvin (Gloria) Jackson, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Leroy (Brenda) Jackson, Port Lauderdale, Florida; devoted friends, Jessie S. Stevenson and Rico Knox; and a host o f nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

'Daddy
We love you! Thank you for giving life, love, laughter and tears. Though you are no longer here, we will miss your smiling face, and other daughter and son precious memories that are in our hearts to stay.
We asked God to grant us patience; God said, " No, patience isn't granted it is earned" . We asked God to give us happiness, God said, " No, I give you blessings, happiness is up to you" .
We asked God for all things that we might enjoy life, God said " No, I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things" .
God gave you to us as a father and now He takes you as a child.
And we know that things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Go home to rest now, Daddy.
Love, Miranda and Dewayne

Die Order of Service
Pastor William B. Blount, Sr., Presiding
Processional
Selection
Scriptures: Old Testament - Rev. Clarence Brown New Testament - Rev. Rufus Copeland
Prayer Rev. Bobby Truitt
Remarks Deacon Walter Booker Deacon Charles N. Cody
Acknowledgements Mrs. Emmie Stokes-Dinkins
Words o f Com fort Bishop Gracie Jackson
Selection W. H. Parks Inspirational Choir Gardner Grove Baptist Church
Eulogy Rev. J. H. Sims Shiloh Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Recessional
Interment Mulberry C.M.E. Church Cemetery
Lincolnton, Georgia
Repast Piney Grove Baptist Church