Willie Jackson

Willie Jackson was born on May 26, 1933 in Cleveland County, Arkansas to the union of Willie Gene and Virgie Johnson Jackson.

Willie moved to California and worked at the Todd Pacific Shipyard. He later returned to Arkansas where he enjoyed fishing. 

He was a member of St. Francis Baptist Church and enjoyed being in the company and family and friends. He passed from this life on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Pine Hills Health and Rehab on Camden, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, and a brother, Bennie Jackson, Sr. (April 9, 2020).

Wilie leaves three daughters, Deborah L. Jackson of Signal Hill, CA, Dawn Jackson of Los Angeles, CA and Demetra Harris of Compton, CA; one granddaughter, Tenille (Baron) Bettenhausen of Anaheim Hills, CA; two great-grandchildren, Reese and Emerson Bettenhausen of Anaheim Hills, CA; two brothers, Bonnie Jackson of New Edinburg, AR and James E. (Termedia) Jackson of New Edinburg, AR. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.