Charles Edward Jackson
Obituary
Charles Edward Jackson (Charlie Jack) was born to Cora Mae and William Jackson on October 20, 1946, in Sheffield, AL. Charles was drafted into the military where he served 2 tours in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart Medal, honors and rewards. After the Military, Charles became the first Black Fireman in the City of Sheffield, AL. Charles later moved to Muscle Shoals, where he retired from Cherokee Nitrogen. Charles was preceded in death by his father, William Jackson; mother, Cora Mae Jackson; brother, Larry Jackson; sister, Ester Roots; and daughter, Yolanda Jackson.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His loving wife, Terrasa Jackson; beloved sons, Charles “Pop” Jackson (Lakeyia) and Jarre Mastin; loving daughters, Charis Boddie (Travis), Laitonia Jackson; loving devoted brother, Clifton “Butter” Jackson (Margaret); cousin/sister, Elizabeth Frierson; friend for over 30 years, Philip “Flash” Linville; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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Service Program
Services
September 8, 2023
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Trinity Memorial Funeral Home
3935 East 2nd St.
Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661
September 9, 2023
3:00 PM
Brown Temple C.M.E. Church
910 East 18th Street
Sheffield, AL 35660
September 9, 2023
Colbert Memorial Gardens- Tuscumbia
700 Hwy 43 South
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
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In Loving Memory Of
Charles Jackson
October 20, 1946-September 3, 2023
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