James Jackson's Obituary
James Jackson,76, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, July 28th, 2023, at Sullivan Rehab Center.
James was born October 5,1946, in Decatur, IL, to Hile and Ada (Springfield) Jackson. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1967-1973. James loved carpentry. He worked for Children Family Services in Decatur, IL.
He is survived by brother, Clarence Jackson; sisters, Ada Jackson and Barbara Jean Chism; special nieces, Charlotte and Angie Jackson and a host of nephews and nieces and extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Glenda Jackson, brothers Hile June Jackson and Robert Dale Jackson, brother-in-law James Chism.
Homegoing Service to celebrate the life of James Jackson will be Friday, August 4, 2023, at 11am with visitation at 10am at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home with Burial at Camp Butler National Cemetery with Military Rights.
Condolences and memories of James may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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