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Obituary
George Amos Jackson, Jr., son of the
late George Amos, Sr. and Mary E. Jackson, was born January 14, 1950 in
Lynchburg, Virginia. He received his early education through the public
schools in Lynchburg. After graduating from the legendary E. C. Glass High
School, where he excelled in football, George played two years of football
at what was then Ferrum Junior College, a regional powerhouse located in
Ferrum, Virginia. Upon completion of his education at Ferrum, he was
recruited to play as a Defensive Back for Marshall University. In 1971,
George became a member of the Young Thundering Herd, #23. He also played
positions as an end and punt returner for the upstart team just after the
infamous plane crash. A staunch Raiders’ fan, George took great pride in
being a member of the Young Thundering Herd, as well as his brotherhood in
the Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. and his active membership in the
Marshall University Black Alumni Association.
Upon graduating from Marshall with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education
with a minor in Language Arts, George made his home in Huntington where he
resided for the remainder of his time. His employment history began when he
was hired as a Store Clerk, then promoted to Dairy Manager, at Big Bear
Grocery Store, where he worked for ten years. Later he worked briefly as a
Department Manager at Mr. Moneysworth Grocery Store; Store Manager at Radio
Shack; Sales Supervisor for R. L. Polk; and enjoyed a lengthy employment as
a new car Salesman at Moses, Inc. George changed his career path when he
accepted a position as a Customer Service Representative for Applied Card
Systems, where he remained until he was disabled with a stroke in 2005.
In his college and post college days, he enjoyed playing tennis on
Marshall’s campus courts and The AD Lewis Boys Club courts. In addition,
George was an avid connoisseur of television; movies, sporting events, and
concerts, fueled his passion for most all genres of music. He was somewhat
of an amateur producer. The collection of his personal recordings ran the
gamut from reel-to-reel, through Beta, VHS, and cassettes to CD’s. His
latest collection included a variety of DVDs. George was a home body. He
could always be found in the tv room, on the couch, with the remote in his
hands, and his faithful Chihuahua “Myra” by his side, ready to talk sports
and music with friends and family at anytime.
George departed this life on the evening of December 29, 2021, at Cabell
Huntington Hospital. He was preceded in death by both parents as well as his
loving son, Jermon Jackson. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife and
best friend, Jacqueline Jackson; beloved daughter, Shamara Jackson;
step-children, Bonita Mosley and husband Derrick, Juanita Redman, Jamie
Redman, and Bradford McMillian, II and wife Brittani.
He was called “PePaw” by his twelve grandchildren—Jaysen (Sharese) Redman,
Robert “Robby” Redman, RaShaun Lynch, Raven Ferguson, Michael “Mike-Mike”
Redman, Jalin McMillian, Jamia Shook, Matthew Mosley, Erica Mosley, Deneen
Mosley, Bradford “Trey” McMillian, III, and Brayden McMillian. In addition,
“PePaw” had ten great-grandchildren; Jordan, Baby Jaysen, Zöe Olivia,
Michael “Mister", Ava, Carli Ray, JoyAnna Lee, Lalani, Valeria, and Meela.
He will be missed by his long-time friends Eddie “Blue” Dawson and "Mo"
Dotson.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Thursday,
January 6, 2022 at Full Gospel Assembly, 2101 10th Avenue, with Bishop
Samuel R. Moore, officiating. Family will welcome friends at 12 Noon. Burial
will follow services at Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington.
Strict COVID protocols will be in place. There will be no public repast.
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