Theodore Alvin Jackson
1931 - 2008 (77 years)Set As Default Person
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Name Theodore Alvin Jackson Birth 11 Mar 1931 Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States [1] Military Service Between 1948 and 1952 [1] US Navy Christening 1968 Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Gender Male Occupation - Navy,Truck Drvr,Handyman
Death 27 Apr 2008 Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States [1] Cause: Cancer Obituary 29 Apr 2008 Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States [1] Kalamazoo Gazette - JACKSON, Theodore A. "Ted"
Of Vicksburg, MI
After a long illness, Ted went to be with the Lord Sunday evening, April 27, 2008. He was born March 11, 1931 in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Frederick and Marvel Jackson and had been a life long area resident. Ted served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952 and he retired from Eckrich in 1972. He enjoyed reading and was a master craftsman. Ted's greatest joy came from spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Julie Taylor and a sister, Eileen Dalrymple. Ted is survived by his wife of 25 years, the former Marcia Skelton. Also surviving are six children, Joe (Shirley) Jackson of Kalamazoo, Jerry (Christina) Jackson of Delton, Denise (Michael) Becker of Mendon, Kirk Liggett of Alabama, Lisa Brunden of Alabama and Annette (Brian) Kelley of Vicksburg; 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Littell of Gobles; and several nieces and nephews. A service lead by members of his family will be held 10:30 Thursday morning at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage, Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Burial in Fort Custer National Cemetery with full military honors will follow services. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions should be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. 269-343-1508
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Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/29/2008.
Cemetery 1 May 2008 Battle Creek,Calhoun,Michigan,United States [1] Fort Custer National Cemetery - With full Military Honors
Burial 1 May 2008 Battle Creek,Calhoun,Michigan,United States [1] Headstones Submit Headstone Photo Person ID I6768 Rgstrong Family genes. | Descendants of Samuel Halladay, 1680-1741, Descendants of Ebenezer Pratt, I7152 and Noah Halladay, I8837, Descendants of Ebenezer Pratt, 1763-1805, Descendants of John Skelton, 1793-1877, Descendants of William Steare, -1720, Descendants of Roger Stevens II, 1730-1808, Descendants of Joseph W. Trexell, 1844 Last Modified 12 Jan 2024
Father Fredrick L. Jackson, b. Abt 1901, ,,Michigan,United States d. Yes, date unknown Relationship natural Mother Marvel Ione Norwood, b. 25 Jan 1908, Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States d. 26 Sep 1993, Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States (Age 85 years) Relationship natural Marriage 1929 Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Family ID F6842 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 Diane Marlene Skelton Children + 1. Joe Alan Jackson, b. 18 Mar 1953, Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States d. 14 Jan 2024, Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States (Age 70 years) + 2. Jerry Lyle Jackson + 3. Julie Anne Jackson, b. 28 Jun 1955, Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States d. 14 Jan 1999, Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States (Age 43 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] Family ID F377 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 23 Mar 2006
Family 2 Marcia Ann Skelton, b. 1 Aug 1938, Grand Rapids,Kent,Michigan,United States d. 29 Jan 2010, Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States (Age 71 years) Marriage 8 May 1982 Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States [1, 2] Family ID F514 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 12 Jan 2024
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Sources - [S696] Michigan. Kalamazoo., The Kalamazoo Gazette, 29 Apr 2008, "Death Notices and Guest Books: Theodore Jackson Obituary," April 29, 2008. (Reliability: 3).
Theodore Jackson Obituary
JACKSON, Theodore A. "Ted"
Of Vicksburg, MI
After a long illness, Ted went to be with the Lord Sunday evening, April 27, 2008. He was born March 11, 1931 in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Frederick and Marvel Jackson and had been a life long area resident. Ted served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952 and he retired from Eckrich in 1972. He enjoyed reading and was a master craftsman. Ted's greatest joy came from spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Julie Taylor and a sister, Eileen Dalrymple. Ted is survived by his wife of 25 years, the former Marcia Skelton. Also surviving are six children, Joe (Shirley) Jackson of Kalamazoo, Jerry (Christina) Jackson of Delton, Denise (Michael) Becker of Mendon, Kirk Liggett of Alabama, Lisa Brunden of Alabama and Annette (Brian) Kelley of Vicksburg; 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Littell of Gobles; and several nieces and nephews. A service lead by members of his family will be held 10:30 Thursday morning at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage, Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Burial in Fort Custer National Cemetery with full military honors will follow services. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions should be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. 269-343-1508
www.langelands.com - [S696] Michigan. Kalamazoo., The Kalamazoo Gazette, 24 Oct 2023, "Death Notices and Guest Books: Marcia Ann Jackson Obituary," 31 Jan 2010. (Reliability: 3).
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JACKSON, Marcia Ann
Vicksburg
Loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, Marcia passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010 with her family by her side. Marcia was born August 1, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI, the youngest of four daughters born to Russell V. and Elouise (Culp) Skelton. She worked for Mead Paper Company for 27 years in the production department. On May 8, 1982, she married Theodore "Ted" Jackson, who preceded her in death on April 27, 2008 and whom she dearly missed. She was also preceded by her parents; and a daughter, Julie Taylor. Marcia was first and foremost dedicated to her family. She always put them ahead of
everything else, especially
her grand and great grandchildren. She loved playing Yahtzee, was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Dancing Divas, the Main Street Review and the Oasis Prayer group. She loved traveling and visiting Northern Michigan, especially the area around Bitley, MI, where she spent many happy times. Marcia is survived by her six children, Joe (Shirley) Jackson of Kalamazoo, Jerry (Christina) Jackson of Delton, Denise (Michael) Becker of Mendon, Kirk Liggett of Alabama, Lisa Brunden of Alabama, and Annette (Brian) Kelley of Vicksburg; 23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Diane Buell of Vicksburg, Carol (Ken) Lacey of Portage and Patricia (Robert) Strong of Grand Junction; several nieces, nephews, and many cousins, including a special cousin, Jan Konkle. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., with Pastor Philip Kok officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be
directed to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 N. Halstead St., Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60642-2642. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508.