Rufus Jackson Obituary

In loving memory of Rufus Jackson (Deland, Florida), who departed this world on April 5, 2026 at the age of 97. Rufus leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alice Jackson and Roosevelt Jackson; his children, Annie R. Jackson, Kenneth Jackson and Dravis Williams; and his brothers, Roosevelt "Bear" Jackson, Leonard "Bootney" Jackson, Johnny B. "Hump" Jackson and Bobby Jackson.

He is survived by: his wife Joann Jackson; his children, Willie R. Jackson (Gloria), Terry Jackson (Charolette) and Lillian Jones; his siblings, Mary Frances "Tutter" Jackson (Lawyer Lee), Annie Lois Turner (Samuel), Billie Ray "Roy" Jackson (Betty), Mary Delois Jackson (Frankie), Shelley Ann Jackson (John) and Sylvester "Man" McCree (Mary); and his grandchildren, Willie Jr., Wilford, Andrea, Rosalyn, Lateresa, Ivory Jr., Alisha, Lashuna, Terry Jr., Charlie, Xandra, Claudine, Kent Jr., Dravis Jr., Deandre, Travon, Dakia and Tykeria.