Mr. Robert Jackson

Cleveland, OH to Robert and Juanita Jackson, both deceased. Soon after

came sister Diane (deceased), brother Greg, and youngest sibling Juanita

known as "Nene". Bob was an energetic, outgoing young boy who was

fond of making model trains and airplanes: military jets were his favorite.

He had many friends and loved to fish off the E. 71St. Pier and visit the

old aquarium. As a teen, Bob accepted Christ along with his siblings in

Cleveland; he enjoyed playing baseball and other neighborhood sports.

After high school Robert went into the Air Force. He was in the 101st

Airborne 92nd Infantry. Bob traveled the world, and gained the rank of

Sergeant and continued as a Ranger, eventually completing at least two

tours in Vietnam. Often referred to as the "first shirt", or "shirt", the first

sergeant was responsible for the morale, welfare, and conduct of all the

enlisted members in a squadron and is the chief adviser to the squadron

commander concerning the enlisted force. Robert displayed all these

attributes and more – serving his country with commitment and honor.

Robert’s time in the service proved to be a life altering experience. He

became disabled and was honorably discharged from the military. Despite

this challenge, Bob was always helping people and would give you the shirt

off his back if he could. He always had an encouraging word for the youth,

enjoyed being out and about, and frequently doted on his nephew and other

female members of the family. Bob was always concerned about the welfare

of the neighborhood children and voluntarily took them to Euclid Creek,

Cedar Point, and his very favorite – the Cleveland National Airshow to see

the Blue Angels and stealth bombers. Bob always had an encouraging word

for all youth – urging them to excel in school and go to college.

Bob battled illness later in life and lived at the Northwestern Nursing Home,

where he quickly grew in popularity as a ladies man and a cool guy. His

family visited him frequently, taking him his favorite – Diet Pepsi, which he

should have purchased stock in because they made them that much richer,

and a steak dinner from Texas Roadhouse.

Bob lost his battle to pneumonia on April 20, 2018 and the Lord called

him home, leaving to cherish his memory: sister Juanita M. Jackson; brother

Gregory Lawrence Jackson; niece Shalimar Jackson; nephew Damon Jackson;

great nieces Chelsea Renae, Arrison Clark, and Amari Ne’Vaeh; and last –

but certainly not the least of the Jacksons – great nephew Malik Xavier; his

Mt. Nebo Church Family, and a host of other relatives and friends.