James Edward Jackson

James E. Jackson was born at Cook County Hospital May 9, 1954 in Chicago Illinois to the union of William Jackson and Eula M. Jackson. He was the oldest son of both parents. He attended Grammer School at Carver Elementary in Chicago, Illinois. He also attended Carver High School in Chicago, Illinois, then decided to head to California attending John Muir High School in Pasadena, California, where he received his high school diploma. James attended Oliver Harvey College in Roseland, Illinois while working at Chicago Transportation Authorities. Where he met the love if his life Mary "Marie " Chatman and his soon to be stepchildren, Larrando and LaReesa in 1976. From their union came 3 other children LeVar, Lance and LaTvia Diamond Jackson.

James served in the United States Air Force for over 25 years as an airplane electrician and had many tours of duty.

Remarks:

ITEM 13: Marksmanship Ribbon/Rifle, National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 BSS, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, Air Force Training Global Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 OLCS, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 8 OLCS, Air Force Good Conduct Medal witb 6 OLCS, Maintenance Badge./ITEM 14. CRFTSMN (FIRE SUPRSN SYS), JUL.94; C-5A MADARS OPERATOR, JAN 95; O-5 ELECT SYS AIRFRM), APR 95; C-141 ENVMTL SYS CRFTMN, FEB 96; C-141 ACRFT MNTNS TRNSTN/ÉNRT), FEB 96; C-5 ELECT SYS (UTILITY), JUN 97;

James is preceded by Mary "Marie" Jackson, Larrando, LaVar, Lance and Diamond.

In passing he leaves to mourn Mother Eula Mae J Dixon, Sister Denise Jackson, Daughter LaReesa Brown, Son-in-law Sean Brown, Granddaughters DejaLove, Kimuraamor, China, Shariah, La'Ceira, Grandsons Landen, Taeko, Great Granddaughters Elvina, Aunnika, Stepsister Carol Grace. Nephews Kewuan Jackson, Terry Grace, Aunts Enda B Ross, Maybell Fontenot, Lula Alice Hines and a host of Cousins, other Relatives, Friends and Coworkers.