Joseph M. Jackson Sr.

Joseph Matthew Jackson Sr., 66, of Orange Park, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Community Hospice Douglas Center for Caring, Jacksonville.

The son of Joseph Blackshear Jackson and Betsy Youngblood, he was a native of Cleveland, OH, born on Monday, January 2, 1956. He was educated in the Glenville County, Ohio School District and earned his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Phoenix. He was of the Baptist faith.

He subsequently enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and earned numerous medals and commendations before attaining the rank of (E-6). SSGT Jackson earned an honorable discharge. Joseph was a retired Social Security Administrator with the Federal Government. He enjoyed soccer, chess, cooking, karate, and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in eternal rest by his sister, Santa Jackson.

He leaves to cherish his memories: loving wife, Rosemary “Rose” Jackson;  son, Joseph M. Jackson Jr.; daughters, Santa Jackson, Vera (Ben) Jones, Kanika Thomas, Ebony (Michael) Jenkins, Shaquila (Brandon) Bullard; 9 grandchildren, Runiesha (Juan), Shanice, Alexis, Lavel Jr., Cayla, Michael, Marilyn, Brandon Jr., Brayden; 5 brothers, Eddy (Nettie) Martin, Howard (Wendy) Smith, Isadora (Elsie) Smith, David (Benita) Smith, Rodney Youngblood; 3 sisters, Denise (Melvin) Jackson, Joyce Sumlin, Jackie Youngblood; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life with the U.S. Marine Honor Guard conducting honors will be held 1 p.m., Friday, November 25, 2022, graveside at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd., Jacksonville. Elder Steven Mitchell, Shiloh Baptist Church, Orange Park, officiating.

Online condolences: flaggserenitychapel.com.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel.