Robert Edward Jackson Obituary
We bid farewell to Robert Edward Jackson of Appomattox, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 27, 2025 at the age of 78. Robert touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Jackson and Cora E. Jackson; his children, Vincent Jackson and Karen Jackson; his siblings, Sarah Jones, Mae Lottie Johnson, Virgie Nance, James and Charles Jackson; his stepdaughters, Marlene Ferguson and Serena Green; his granddaughter LaShya Jackson; and his close friends, Joe Ross, Fred Jones and Hershey Diggs.
He is survived by: his children, Michael Jackson (Julia) of Farmville, VA, Roderick Jackson (Gina) of Nelson, VA, Nakia'Puff'Johnson and Tomeka Scott; his stepchildren, Donald Ferguson (Andrea), Joe Ferguson (Katha) and Ruby Kelso (Neal); his siblings, Mary Johnson (Roosevelt), Viola Jackson, Doris Allen, Brenda Jackson, Alice Staples (Danny), Loveline Faggins, Sheila Jackson, Jerry Walker (Jennie) and Thomas Jackson (Deloris); his siblings-in-law, E. Darlene Hix of Hampton, VA, Genessa H. Jackson of Appomattox, VA and Robert E. Hix of Pamplin, VA; his grandchildren, Shavon, Tay (L. A.), Michael Jr., Shatara, Nakia, Taykia, Dayuan, Desray and A'anyhil; and his close friends, Alvin Beasley, Plummer Jones and David Franklin. He is also survived by great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Bland-Reid Funeral Home (413 Griffin Blvd, Farmville, VA 23901). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Peaks Baptist Church (1948 Peaks Rd, Prospect, VA 23960).
