Mr Jackson, gone?

[meadmice]

A friend of mine just found a posting on myspace saying that Mr. Ed Jackson has passed away. I remember him from school, his wife and daughter used to come by my house and give me bible studies. Big, friendly black man with a booming voice. He was so friendly. I was wondering if this was true? If so, when did this happen and how? I tried looking at the Daily Globe website for an obituary but I didn't see one. Prayers for his family though...of course.

[Made in the USA]

Sadly, it is true. Don't think the arrangements have been in the paper yet. My sympathies to the family.

[Wildcat12]

Yes, this is true. He died of a sudden illness, but I wasn't told what it was. He was a great big man with a great big heart. When I was a kid he was in charge of the ISS room for the district. I can remember being very scared of him. Then I got to know him. He helped many children turn their lives around. He will be greatly missed.

[Jolly Rancher]

What a great man. Many kids took the right turn because of him. I write this in tears. I can't believe he is gone.

[BroncoFan]

I didn't know of this man or his name, but today, I have head story after story of this person. What an impact he must have made on many people in this community. The mouths of those he helped speak of a great man. It is unfortunate that we lost another from this community.

[dodgehighforeve]

I remember seeing him walking to school most mornings. We even offered him a ride on some of the colder days, and he gratefully accepted. One of the nicest guys I ever met. RIP

[meadmice]

I just heard from someone else that it may have been menengitis? I have no idea though.

[jackknife]

That is what I heard meadmice. I was told that it was complications of meningitis. Might not be true though.

When I was a part of the mentor program at the middle school the student I mentored was always in ISS. That meant that I had to go get him from the ISS room to work on homework and life skills. I was always so impressed with how quiet that room was and how diligent the kids would be working. He garnered a lot of respect but he also gave a lot of respect. I always wished that I could be a person of his caliber and that I could help others as much as he did. He really was a great person and there will be a hole that not a lot of people could ever help to fill.

RIP Mr. Jackson. You were always admired. I hope you knew that.

[whoknows]

I didn't know Mr. Jackson personally, but encountered him a few times. He was always very pleasant, with a smile on his face, and was the epitomy of a good, caring man..................................

[pootsy]

I am in tears as well. If I would have remembered Mr. Jackson when we were doing Dodge Board citizen of the year award, he would have definately been nominated. He was such an impact on many peoples lives. He will be dearly missed. Love ya Mr. Jackson!!!!!!!! I will always remember you! RIP

My prayers go out to his family.