Pastor Lauren Ray Jackson's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2025 in Virginia, Illinois

Pastor Lauren Ray Jackson

August 22, 1931 - May 12, 2025 (93 years old)

Virginia, Illinois

Pastor Lauren Ray Jackson's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2025 in Virginia, Illinois

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Fred C. Dames Funeral Home

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Pastor Lauren Ray Jackson

August 22, 1931 - May 12, 2025 (93 years old)

Virginia, Illinois

Lauren Ray Jackson Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Lauren Ray Jackson of Virginia, Illinois, whose life came to an end on May 12, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Jackson and Premelia Jackson; his siblings, John Riley, Thomas Lowell Jackson and Nina Elizabeth Fegley; his former wife Doris Mae Jackson; and his grandson Stuart Douglas Canales.

He is survived by: his wife Virginia Jackson; and his children, Linda Mae Weaver (Geary), Diana Marie Holik (Dan), Kenneth Ray Jackson (Debby), Rebecca Ann Humbert (David) and Peggy Sue Canales (Manuel). He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Shorewood Baptist Church (https://shorewoodbaptist.com), 113 Republic Ave., Joliet, IL would be appreciated. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com., where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home



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Fri

May 23

Visitation

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home
3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

Fri

May 23

Funeral service

Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes - Joliet
3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

Sat

May 24

Visitation

First Baptist Church
100 N Clarence Ave, Watseka, IL 60970

Sat

May 24

Funeral service

First Baptist Church
100 N Clarence Ave, Watseka, IL 60970

Sat

May 24

Burial

Prairie Dell Cemetery
E North St, Watseka, IL 60970

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