Mr. Joseph Odell “Joe” Jackson, 55, of Griffin Road in Pittsboro died Saturday night, August 29, 2009 in his home following an extended period of declining health.
Joe was born in Womack Army Hospital on Ft. Bragg May 10, 1954, the son of Luby Odell and Doris Keck Jackson. Joe was a member of Hanks Chapel United Church of Christ. Prior to his health failing, he was employed as a meat cutter in the butcher shop of Lowes Foods for a number of years.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Griffin Jackson; sons, Aaron Jackson and wife Stacy of Cary, Kevin Jackson of Pittsboro; step-daughter, April Elliott of Tramway; parents, Odell and Doris Jackson of Pittsboro; sister, Ruth Gunter and her daughter Lauren of Pittsboro; brothers, Mike Jackson and wife Pam, of Pittsboro, Charles Jackson and wife Diane, of Sanford, and Tommy Jackson and wife Kim of Arizona; grandchildren, Connor and Dylan; step-grandson Charlie; as well as nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Bob Wachs and the Rev. Ray Gooch at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Hanks Chapel United Church of Christ, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday night from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Hanks Chapel Church, and at other times at the residence of Odell and Doris Jackson, 245 Hanks Chapel Road, Pittsboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to offset expenses may be sent to Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Griffin Chapel, 396 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Online condolences to: www.hallwynne.com, Select Obituaries.
Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Griffin Chapel, 396 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Nancy Howell
August 31, 2009 at 12:00 amRuth and Lauren
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Rest in God’s arm let him carry you. Take Care.
Love you all
Sherry Beck
August 31, 2009 at 12:00 amDear Sylvia,
We are so sorry to hear about Joe. We know that you loved him very much and worked so hard to make him well and keep him comfortable.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you peace and comfort.
Sherry and the Curves Staff
Bill and Linda Royal
September 1, 2009 at 12:00 amMike and Family;
We have been praying for our Lord to be with you during these sad times; but rejoice that our brother, Joe is now without pain and with our Lord Jesus.
These word are easy to say, but I have walked in those shoes and know the saddness this brings.
May our Lord be with you.
Bill
Bill and Linda Royal
September 1, 2009 at 12:00 amMike and Family;
We have been praying for our Lord to be with you during these sad times; but rejoice that our brother, Joe is now without pain and with our Lord Jesus.
These word are easy to say, but I have walked in those shoes and know the saddness this brings.
May our Lord be with you.
Bill
Lisa Parrish Bryant
September 1, 2009 at 12:00 amSylvia,
My sister Polly forwarded the information about Joe today. I had heard that he had not been well, and was so sorry to hear about his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care, and please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Lisa
Wanda Hudgins
September 1, 2009 at 12:00 amThere are so many memories, all good. You will be missed and life will go on without you, but your family and friends will not forget your love and kindness.
The first time I met you Joe, you and your brother Mike bought me a bag of M&M’s at Crutchfield’s Grocery, it’s still one of my favorite candies today.
Be at Peace Joe, Love to your entire Family
Sincerely your old friend Wanda Hudgins and Family…..
phil rocheleau
September 1, 2009 at 12:00 amMike i am really sorry to learn of your brother’s passing; however, i am sure he is longer in suffering and with the lord in enternal life.
god bless
phil and barb
Margarette Nelson
September 2, 2009 at 12:00 amMike,
So sorry for your loss. May the lord comfort you and your family.
Margarette Nelson
Craig McCarty
September 2, 2009 at 12:00 amAaron and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. You father was a good man. I learned a lot from him. He will be missed.
-Craig
Paula Fiest ONeal
September 2, 2009 at 12:00 amTo the entire family I send my condolences. I knew the entire family for many years and I know how it feels to lose a child and a sibling.Joe was a wonderful dad, husband, brother, son, grandfather and friend to many. He touched many peoples lives.May God be with you all through all of the days ahead. We will keep you all in our prayers. Just try to keep all the good memories of Joe alive in everyones heart. Time is the key here.
Love, Paula Fiest O’Neal
Wanda Maynard
September 2, 2009 at 12:00 amSorry to hear about your loss. Just know that Joe is with the Lord & no longer suffering. You will see him again one day & rejoice with gladness. My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Daun Conrad
September 2, 2009 at 12:00 amI’m so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing.
You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.