James Edward

Jackson

Deacon James Edward Jackson, Sr., a native and resident of the Barlow Bend Community of Gainestown, AL traded time for eternity on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Providence Hospital, Mobile, AL.

He was born November 20, 1966 to the late Mary Josephine Bell. He confessed Christ at an early age and united with the Rocky Mountain Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. King David Jackson, Sr. He later joined Barlow Bend United Faith Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. William Jackson, Sr. where he served faithfully until his death.

He was employed with the Clarke County Road and Bridge Department (Grove Hill, AL). He was a 1986 graduate of Jackson High School. James loved hunting, playing dominoes, cards, and spending time with family and friends. James was committed to three special groups: The Coon Cook of Gainestown, AL, the Barlow Bend Hunting Club, and the Manila Hunting Club. Last, but not least, he was an avid fan of Auburn Tiger Football, WAR EAGLE! Among his many nicknames, James was most affectionately known as "Honey Bun" and "Head".

He was united in holy matrimony to Miss Printella Coleman and to this union three children were born.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Robert Bell; a brother, Lathan Jackson; grandparents, King David and Charity Bell Jackson, Sr., and a niece, Kamri Amaya Clarke.

James leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife of 30 years, Printella Jackson of Barlow Bend; two daughters, LaKeshia (Keith) Jackson of Coffeeville, AL; Claudia "Keda" Jackson of Barlow Bend; and one son, James Jackson, Jr. of Barlow Bend; four grandchildren, Zakyeron "Buck", Keith "Head", and James and Journie Washington, all of Coffeeville, AL; two sisters, Van (James B.) White of Thomasville, AL, and Gloria (Adam) Washington of Barlow Bend; one brother, Casey (Cheryl) Jackson of Austell, GA; father and mother-in-law, Clarence and Josephine Coleman of Butler, AL; two sisters-in-law, Tolesha (Curtis) Dixon and Samantha (Jonathan) Ruffin, all of Butler, AL; four aunts, Jestine (James) Clarke, Claudia (J.C.) Rocker, Bernice (John) Peoples, Sr., all of Barlow Bend;  Fannie (Michael) White of Walker Springs; one uncle, Willie Jackson, Gainestown, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; special friends, Tami (Mike) Taylor and the Lazy Bee Family.

Viewing Friday, July 29, 2022, 2-5pm at Andrews Funeral Home Chapel "A"; viewing also on Saturday, July 30, 2022, 10am until the 11am service at Jackson High School Auditorium, 321 Stanley Drive, Jackson, AL 36545, Rev. William Jackson, Eulogist and Pastor of Mr. Jackson. Burial will follow in the Union Chapel Cemetery, Barlow Bend. Facial covering is mandatory and social distancing is strongly encouraged. Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.