James Harold Jackson Jr.'s Obituary
James Harold Jackson. Jr, 82, passed away on November 9, 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born April 16, 1933 in Dewey, Oklahoma to the late James Harold Jackson, Sr. and Emma Mae (Webber) Hill. James was the youngest of eight children. He attended Dewey High School and Northeastern State University at Tahlequah, Oklahoma. James was Sergeant in the Marine Corps from 1953-1956 during the Korean Conflict. Later, James became an Aircraft Mechanic, retiring in 1998. James loved spending time with grandchildren. He also enjoyed attending Powwows. James was a wonderful Father and Grandfather and a friend to all who knew and loved him. He was the best Father ever! James is survived by his daughter, Patti Long, son, Vincent Jackson, grandnieces, Tracy Thornton, Alisha Underwood, Melissa Jackson and Jamie Jackson and other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015 in the Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, followed by interment, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Floral Haven Funeral Home.
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