Tony Jackson, the fourth eldest child of the late Bro. Robert and Sis. Lola M. Jackson departed this life on Saturday morning, January 7, 2017 at his home in Concord, North Carolina, as a result of a brief illness.
He was born on November 13, 1962 in Sumter, South Carolina. His formal education took place in the Sumter County Public Schools. He graduated from Mayewood High School in 1981. As a child, he was raised in The Church In the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age. Later in his adult life, he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina where he met and married Bettina Faggart. To this union, three children were born.
Tony was a very friendly, fun loving, and humorous person who captured many hearts during his lifetime. He loved to cook, fish, watch/play sports, laugh, and enjoy life. There was never a dull moment when Tony was around, for he kept everyone in stitches. His employment as a butcher at The Stock Market was one of which he prided himself. His boss, coworkers and admirers were extremely fond of him because of his loyalty, dedication, and fierce work ethics. Tony was a family man who loved his kids and strived to be a great dad to them. He loved spending time with his family, particularly his brothers of which he formed a powerful bond over the years. Tony will always be remembered.
To mourned his loss are his survivors, Bettina (wife), Antonio (son), Jayla and Janiah (daughters), a first born daughter, Dr.Ameche Cameron (Michael), two grandchildren, Olivia, and Carter. His siblings: Joseph Jackson of Sumter, SC, Juanita (Sam) Arthur of Hartsville, SC, Linda (Weldon) HInson of Pleasant Gardens, NC, Donald (Camilla) Jackson of Sumter, Sandra (James) Gregg of Hartsville, Melvin (Wanda) Jackson of Sumter, Ervin Jackson of Charlotte, NC, Larry (Valerie) Jackson of Sumter, Cassandra Jackson of Hartsville, and Laura Wilks of Florence. He also leaves his aunts: Susan, Bertha, and Carrie Jackson all of Sumter, SC, Sis. Mary Ann Green of Hartsville, SC., Hazel Jackson of Baltimore, MD, Sis. Modestine Newby of Hartsville, SC, Sis. Alma Parker of Woodbridge, VA, and Esther Charles of Norwalk, CT., one uncle, Arthur (Dorothy) Jackson of Sumter, SC; and two step uncles, Bro. James Parker and Mr. Baxter Newby, his special nieces: Quandalin (Keith) Alexander, Kimberly Jackson, Ziemethia Jackson, Michelle Jackson, Shanekia Jackson, Keisha Stevens, Breanna Jackson, Kelsey Jackson; Bethanie Lott, Shayla Wilks. His special nephews: Reginald(Tangie) Jackson, Maurice (Clara) Jackson, Cedric Jackson, Deon Jackson, Justin Stevens, Deondre Jackson, and Larry Jackson,Jr., several grandnieces and grandnephews, and a host of other close relatives and dear friends.
Tony was the first of his eight siblings to be deceased.
Public Viewing will be held on Friday Jan.13 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.
Funeral Service will be held on Sat. Jan. 14, 2017 at 3pm at Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 2449 Calvary Road, Hartsville, SC 29550 with Pastor Bishop J.C. Tisdale, Officiating.
Interment will follow in Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ Church Cemetery.
Family receiving friends at the home of his bother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Wanda Jackson 40 Lemmon Street, Sumter.