IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Alonzo Jackson

Alonzo Jackson Jr. Profile Photo

Jr.

Aug 28, 1933 — May 29, 2021

Palestine

Obituary

Alonzo Jackson Jr.  was born in Bagwell Texas on August ,1933 to Alonzo and Mamie Bell  Alberty Jackson.
He made his heavenly departure from this earthly world on Saturday, May 29,2021.
He received his education at Siloam School in Bagwell, Texas. And Washington Carver School in Levelland, Texas. Alonzo accepted Christ at an
early age and became a member of the Sundown Church in Sundown Texas. He was an active member in the choir and he song with a local quartet group. He later became a member of The Church Of The Living God in Lodi, Texas and  The Morning Star Baptist Church in Palestine, Texas. Where he remain a faithful member and Deacon of the Church until his wife's Health declined and he became her primary caregiver. Alonzo was a devoted Husband, Father and  Grandpa.
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He was employed with Delta Drilling Co for many years. He once received an award for working 365 days  without a day off, where he later gained the nickname " Killer" But most of all Alonzo was a True Cowboy and a Legend to many.
Alonzo met and married Jean Lois Smith of Brownfield, Texas. Later Alonzo met and married his beloved Katie Earl
of 60 years and to this union 4 children were born.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Alonzo Jackson Sr and Mamie Bell  Alberty Jackson; Wife, Katie Earl Zachery Jackson Daughters, Ella Ruth Jackson and Princess Ann Smith; Grandsons, Kelvin L Brasher , Reginald Brasher, Brothers, Lonzo Jackson, Eddie Foy Jackson, Raymond Jackson, Sisters, M.O.B Jones, Emma Ola Lewrence,  Emmer Lee Whitfield,
He leaves to cherish his memories One Daughter, Kathleen(Keith)Bailey of Palestine, Texas Three Sons, Prentis Earl(Leatrice)Smith of Tyler, Texas. Lorenzo Jackson of Aliso Viejo, CA. Johnny Lynn Jackson of Houston, Texas. Brother, Jimmy Ray(Lourice)Jackson of Desoto, Texas. Sisters, Betty (L.C.)Morgan of Dallas, Texas. Elizabeth Ann (Billy)Wiley of Crosbyton, Texas. 17 Grandchildren 35  Great Grandchildren, 9 Great Great Grandchildren. a special Granddaughter Ashly Nicole Bailey. A host of Nieces,Nephews,other relatives and friends.
SERVICE:
Saturday
JUNE,12,2021
10:00 A.M.
FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
125 KICKAPOO ST.
PALESTINE, TX 75803
PASTOR DANNY SUTTON
REV. R.C. EMANUEL, OFFICIANT
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