James Elwood Jackson Sr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Elwood Jackson Sr. in Boston, Massachusetts, born in Lenoir, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on April 29, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Elwood Jackson Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Johnnie Jackson and Viola Jackson (Casper); his wife Geraldine Jackson; and his siblings, Coy, Leonard, Linwood, Hazel, Eugene and Johnnie-Bell.
He is survived by: his brother Franklin D. Jackson; his sons, James Jackson Jr. (Tom) of New Jersey and Gregory Rouse (Katrina) of Kinston; his grandchildren, Gregory L. Rouse II and Bridget T. Rouse; his daughter Devon "Jackie" Carr; and his grandchildren, Lavone and Devon, Jr.. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, family, friends.
A masonic service was held on Saturday, May 9th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge 24 (24 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02121). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 9th 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Pinelawn Memorial Park (4488 US-70, Kinston, NC 28504).
