James Edward Jackson Obituary (1964

James Edward Jackson, Jr. of Texas City, Texas was born on March 17, 1964, the fourth of five children born to James Edward Jackson, Sr and Mary Walker Jackson, in LaGrange, Georgia. The family moved to Galveston, TX when he was a young child and later to Texas City. He lived briefly in Elkhart, IN attending elementary and middle schools before returning to Texas City. James, affectionately known as "Jack" or "JJ", received his high school diploma from Ball High School in Galveston, Texas and attended classes at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, TX. He was employed by UTMB (University of Texas Medical Branch) in Galveston, TX as a Computer Specialist and retired after 30 years of service. Jack never knew a stranger. He was personable and an engaging individual who loved watching westerns, listening to jazz music, cooking and barbequing. His food was so good that he was asked to cater but he always provided with a big heart and without cost for his time because he did not want to charge people for what he loved doing. Jack was a huge sports fan, most notably for the Dallas Cowboys. In his retirement years, Jack faithfully continued to keep up with his Cowboys, traveled across the country, took weekend trips to the casinos in Lake Charles, did trail riding and spent time hanging out with his "home boys". When he was diagnosed with cancer in April 2020, he continued to live his life to the fullest always looking for the positive and reassuring all that he was well. Jack ran the race faithfully, fought the good fight but lost his battle on January 9, 2021. He is at rest in the arms of his Savior and was preceded in death by both of his parents. James is survived by his two beautiful children: Darren Brown of Houston, TX and Kiara Jackson of Atlanta, GA; one grandson: Noah Brown; five sisters: Christine Gunter (Burt), Kimberly Jackson, Lori Jackson, Angela Merritt and Karen Jackson; one brother: Dwayne Jackson; one uncle: Samuel Jackson (Pat); one aunt: Eddie Mae Chatmon, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends, most notably, Otis (Boo Pop) Moore and Rodney (Rocco) Batiste, who provided love, support and strength. There will be a public held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2pm with a chapel service to begin at 4pm. Services will be held at Bay Area Funeral Directors located at 5410 FM 1765 (facing hwy 3) Texas City, Texas 77591.