Dr. William Jackson, Jr., M.D. 73, of Marcellus, died peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023 in the comfort of his family’s presence.
His life began September 30, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois the third of six children born to William Sr. and Bessie Jackson. He married Janet Moore November 1, 1990 in Detroit, Michigan.
William was very athletic and enjoyed participating and watching various sports. He was a dedicated runner and participated in multiple races of varying lengths. He was a chemist at Parke-Davis before becoming an Internal Medicine Physician. He made herbal remedies for adult and children for various ailments. William loved his community and church family. He would even make house calls if need be. He enjoyed cooking and his family agrees that he was an excellent cook. He was a kind and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.
William will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Janet Moore Jackson of Marcellus; sons, Justin Jackson of Kalamazoo, Dennis Jackson of Detroit; three granddaughters, Aleighcia, Reighlen, Mishaleigh; sisters, Barbara Jackson of Edwardsburg, Cynthia Jackson of Arizona; brothers, Charles Jackson of Vandalia, Gregory Jackson of Edwardsburg, Dr. Larry (Debbie) Jackson of Marcellus; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends will gather from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 in Wagner Family Funerals, 202 North Broadway Street, Cassopolis.
Dr. Jackson will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.
Services
VISITATION
Friday
March 3, 2023
10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel
202 North Broadway Street
Cassopolis, MI 49031
FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday
March 3, 2023
1:00 PM
Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel
Posted On: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:42 PM
