Carl Richard

Jackson

Carl Richard Jackson July 29th, 1934 ~ April 23rd, 2015 Fifty four years of wedded bliss has ended for Carl Richard Jackson and Jacquelyn Ross Jackson. Carl, son of Mabel and Edward Jackson, was born on July 29, 1934 in Teaneck, New Jersey and made his transition on April 23, 2015 in Silver Spring, Maryland. He grew up in Englewood, New Jersey and was educated in the Englewood Public School System, graduating from Dwight Morrow High School in 1952. In 1957, Carl was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served with distinction until honorably discharged. He served overseas and stateside in the capacity of electrician in the 969th Engineering Battalion. Carl married Jacquelyn Ross on June 26, 1960. Together they raised two beautiful children: son, Keith Richard and daughter Audra Michelle (deceased). He was truly a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid fisherman and fishing with his son, brothers, nephews and friends was one of his great joys in life. He was also a perpetual shutterbug, with a camera in hand to capture so many of the memories that made our life together so rich. A lover of jazz, pianist Erroll Garner was a favorite. Carl also liked to read, travel and spend quality time with his family. Carl was a member of the Elks, Ideal Lodge No.470 I.B.P.O.E. of West Englewood, New Jersey and a 32rd Degree Mason, Shiloh Lodge No.53 F. & A.M. (PHA) Englewood, New Jersey. Joshua #4 Royal Arch, Palestine Commandry #13 Knights Templar, and Sardonias Consistory #41. Carl leaves to cherish his memories his wife Jacquelyn; Son Keith (Rachelle) Richard; Grandsons Emerson and Avery; Brother Kenneth; Nephews Kenneth Jr. (Brenda), Charles Jr., Steven, Derrick, David, Michael, Jeffrey(Natalie), Kenneth (Angelica) Lydel; Nieces Adele (Louis), Barbara, Kim, Cathe, Valarie, Marcia, Adrienne (Francisco), and Jollenta; Aunt Almeta Waddell; Brothers-in-Law Clifford and Harold; Sisters-in-Law Estelle, Beverly and Dolores; and many other loving family and friends.