George L. JACKSON

George Jackson was born May 19, 1945 in Clarksdale Mississippi to parents Leroy Jackson Sr. and Ozella (Stimage) Jackson. He departed this life on July 12, 2014 at the Hospice of Dayton, George's parents and four siblings, Harry, Ronnie, Arthur, and Lillie Jackson preceded him in death.

At the age of 8 George with his family moved to Pontiac Michigan. George was a graduate of Pontiac Central High School, and received his bachelor's and Master's degrees from Oakland University. After success as a teacher and occupational therapist he settled into a career as a juvenile probation officer.

George was a man of faith and came to not only believe, but knew and developed his relationship with his Lord and Savior.

George's passion was writing. He loved the written word and dedicated a generous amount of time to his craft, successfully publishing three books, a book of poetry, a book of short stories and a novel. At the time of his death he was working on his first graphic novel.

Later in life George found the love of his life his wife Johnnie (Smith) Jackson. From George's first marriage his only child Kyra (Javier) was born. He leaves to honor and cherish his memory his wife Johnnie Jackson, his daughter Kyra (Javier) Rivera of Mableton, Georgia, three grand children, Javier 2, Miguel and Amaya. Siblings: Emma (Carey) Jackson of Pontiac, Michigan, Altha (Don) Barber of Pontiac, Michigan, Leroy Jackson of Pontiac, Michigan, and Charles (Diane)Jackson of Evans, Georgia. The daughter and grandchildren he gained from his union with Johnnie: Kalisha Smith, Johnesha, Jamaria and Jamika Graham all of Dayton, Ohio. A host of half-sisters, brothers; nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and beloved friends. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation (11a) and Funeral (12p) - Friday, July 18, 2014 at Omega Baptist Church, 182 Emerson Ave, Dayton