James Christopher Columbus Jackson was born on July 7, 1933 in Guyton Georgia. He was the fourth of seven children, all of whom preceded him in death. He attended Beach- Cuyler School. James spent many years employed at Union Camp Corporation. He was also a department manager at Food Town- Food Fair Grocery store.
He is survived by: his wife of 56 years, Ora L. Jackson; four children, Sheryl Thomas(Elmo), Gwendolyn Reed (Walter), James 'Jackie' (Stephanie), Tony(Kelley); grandchildren, Jamora Jackson, Walter 'DJ' Reed, Aisha 'Joy' Baker, Jamal Reed,Jameson Lundy, Anjelica Thomas, Mason Jackson, Tony Jackson Jr., and Trenton Jackson; several great grand children; a niece, a cousin and other distant relatives.
Visitation will be held from 6~7 PM Friday, January 4, 2013 in the Chapel of Williams & Williams Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM from Greater Emmanuel Tabernacle, 1101 Stiles Avenue. Interment, Woodville Cemetery. Reposing at the church from 9:00 AM until hour of service.