MULLINS — Sgt. Maj. Harry B. Jackson, USMC (Ret.), died Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at his home after an illness.
He was born in Mullins, April 17, 1931, a son of the late George B. "Jack" Jackson and the late Corine Britt Jackson. After 24 years of service to the United States Marine Corps, he and his family came home to live in Mullins.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife, Ora Owens Jackson of the home; 6 children, Karen Jackson (Ricky) Rogers of Fountain Inn, S.C., Susan Jackson (Chris) Ford of Duford, Harry Michael (Marcia) Jackson, Richard D. (April) Jackson, George Christopher (Fran) Jackson and Bobby D. (Kim) Jackson, all of Mullins; 10 grandchildren, Beth Rogers Barnes, Rick and Paula Rogers, Bryce and Aaron Ford, Brandie and Carla Jackson and Kenny, Kaleb and Kayla Jackson; and 1 great-granddaughter, Miss Ryan Barnes.
Also surviving are sisters, Pauline J. Altman and Jean J. Smith, both of Mullins, and Elise J. Cooper of Loris; brothers, Jimmy R. Jackson, George Billy Jackson and Bobby L. Jackson, all of Mullins; many nieces, nephews and cousins, and longtime best friend, Dayton Drew and his wife, Betty of Burgaw, N.C.
Mr. Jackson was predeceased by his aforementioned parents; brothers, Jackie Jackson of Dillon, John Jackson of Loris and infant brother, Lonnie Lee Jackson.
Sgt. Maj. Jackson grew up along the river at Grice's Ferry. He loved fishing, both on the river and in the creeks of the intracoastal waterway for flounder.
When he was 18, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country for 24 years, where he fought in Korea and 2 tours in Vietnam. Sgt. Maj. Jackson received numerous medals and honors, including 2 Purple Hearts.
After retiring, he began working for the Mullins School District in 1973, first as director of Buses and Transportation from 1973-1981, then he became director of Building and Grounds in 1982 until his retiring with the district in 1992. He played a vital role in developing the first JROTC program for Mullins High School.
He was a strong pillar of both his church and his community. Mr. Jackson was a member of Mullins First Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and served on numerous committees. He was also past commander of American Legion Post #89, past commander of VFW Post #6122 and past master of Damascus Lodge #161.
He will be missed by all who have known and loved him. "Harry B.," as he was affectionately called, was a one of a kind man that is rare to find. He and his wife shared an unbreakable bond. They have shown their children the meaning of true love. Often describing his life he would say, "I'm Blessed." He was defined by his family as a Man of Great Honor and Dignity and was proud to be called a United States Marine.
Daddy, we love you and will miss you more than words can describe. It is us who were truly blessed.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 6 at Mullins First Baptist Church. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
To the man who taught me all about life and values, simply by being a man of honesty and quiet strength...To the man I admire for his ability to lead by example; to lighten a care just by listening; to love unconditionally...To the man I respect, the man who's always been there for me, no matter what I needed, ever since I can remember...Semper Fi
Published in The State, September 5, 2007
He was born in Mullins, April 17, 1931, a son of the late George B. "Jack" Jackson and the late Corine Britt Jackson. After 24 years of service to the United States Marine Corps, he and his family came home to live in Mullins.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife, Ora Owens Jackson of the home; 6 children, Karen Jackson (Ricky) Rogers of Fountain Inn, S.C., Susan Jackson (Chris) Ford of Duford, Harry Michael (Marcia) Jackson, Richard D. (April) Jackson, George Christopher (Fran) Jackson and Bobby D. (Kim) Jackson, all of Mullins; 10 grandchildren, Beth Rogers Barnes, Rick and Paula Rogers, Bryce and Aaron Ford, Brandie and Carla Jackson and Kenny, Kaleb and Kayla Jackson; and 1 great-granddaughter, Miss Ryan Barnes.
Also surviving are sisters, Pauline J. Altman and Jean J. Smith, both of Mullins, and Elise J. Cooper of Loris; brothers, Jimmy R. Jackson, George Billy Jackson and Bobby L. Jackson, all of Mullins; many nieces, nephews and cousins, and longtime best friend, Dayton Drew and his wife, Betty of Burgaw, N.C.
Mr. Jackson was predeceased by his aforementioned parents; brothers, Jackie Jackson of Dillon, John Jackson of Loris and infant brother, Lonnie Lee Jackson.
Sgt. Maj. Jackson grew up along the river at Grice's Ferry. He loved fishing, both on the river and in the creeks of the intracoastal waterway for flounder.
When he was 18, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country for 24 years, where he fought in Korea and 2 tours in Vietnam. Sgt. Maj. Jackson received numerous medals and honors, including 2 Purple Hearts.
After retiring, he began working for the Mullins School District in 1973, first as director of Buses and Transportation from 1973-1981, then he became director of Building and Grounds in 1982 until his retiring with the district in 1992. He played a vital role in developing the first JROTC program for Mullins High School.
He was a strong pillar of both his church and his community. Mr. Jackson was a member of Mullins First Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and served on numerous committees. He was also past commander of American Legion Post #89, past commander of VFW Post #6122 and past master of Damascus Lodge #161.
He will be missed by all who have known and loved him. "Harry B.," as he was affectionately called, was a one of a kind man that is rare to find. He and his wife shared an unbreakable bond. They have shown their children the meaning of true love. Often describing his life he would say, "I'm Blessed." He was defined by his family as a Man of Great Honor and Dignity and was proud to be called a United States Marine.
Daddy, we love you and will miss you more than words can describe. It is us who were truly blessed.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 6 at Mullins First Baptist Church. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
To the man who taught me all about life and values, simply by being a man of honesty and quiet strength...To the man I admire for his ability to lead by example; to lighten a care just by listening; to love unconditionally...To the man I respect, the man who's always been there for me, no matter what I needed, ever since I can remember...Semper Fi
Published in The State, September 5, 2007
MULLINS — Sgt. Maj. Harry B. Jackson, USMC (Ret.), died Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at his home after an illness.
He was born in Mullins, April 17, 1931, a son of the late George B. "Jack" Jackson and the late Corine Britt Jackson. After 24 years of service to the United States Marine Corps, he and his family came home to live in Mullins.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife, Ora Owens Jackson of the home; 6 children, Karen Jackson (Ricky) Rogers of Fountain Inn, S.C., Susan Jackson (Chris) Ford of Duford, Harry Michael (Marcia) Jackson, Richard D. (April) Jackson, George Christopher (Fran) Jackson and Bobby D. (Kim) Jackson, all of Mullins; 10 grandchildren, Beth Rogers Barnes, Rick and Paula Rogers, Bryce and Aaron Ford, Brandie and Carla Jackson and Kenny, Kaleb and Kayla Jackson; and 1 great-granddaughter, Miss Ryan Barnes.
Also surviving are sisters, Pauline J. Altman and Jean J. Smith, both of Mullins, and Elise J. Cooper of Loris; brothers, Jimmy R. Jackson, George Billy Jackson and Bobby L. Jackson, all of Mullins; many nieces, nephews and cousins, and longtime best friend, Dayton Drew and his wife, Betty of Burgaw, N.C.
Mr. Jackson was predeceased by his aforementioned parents; brothers, Jackie Jackson of Dillon, John Jackson of Loris and infant brother, Lonnie Lee Jackson.
Sgt. Maj. Jackson grew up along the river at Grice's Ferry. He loved fishing, both on the river and in the creeks of the intracoastal waterway for flounder.
When he was 18, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country for 24 years, where he fought in Korea and 2 tours in Vietnam. Sgt. Maj. Jackson received numerous medals and honors, including 2 Purple Hearts.
After retiring, he began working for the Mullins School District in 1973, first as director of Buses and Transportation from 1973-1981, then he became director of Building and Grounds in 1982 until his retiring with the district in 1992. He played a vital role in developing the first JROTC program for Mullins High School.
He was a strong pillar of both his church and his community. Mr. Jackson was a member of Mullins First Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and served on numerous committees. He was also past commander of American Legion Post #89, past commander of VFW Post #6122 and past master of Damascus Lodge #161.
He will be missed by all who have known and loved him. "Harry B.," as he was affectionately called, was a one of a kind man that is rare to find. He and his wife shared an unbreakable bond. They have shown their children the meaning of true love. Often describing his life he would say, "I'm Blessed." He was defined by his family as a Man of Great Honor and Dignity and was proud to be called a United States Marine.
Daddy, we love you and will miss you more than words can describe. It is us who were truly blessed.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 6 at Mullins First Baptist Church. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
To the man who taught me all about life and values, simply by being a man of honesty and quiet strength...To the man I admire for his ability to lead by example; to lighten a care just by listening; to love unconditionally...To the man I respect, the man who's always been there for me, no matter what I needed, ever since I can remember...Semper Fi
Published in The State, September 5, 2007
He was born in Mullins, April 17, 1931, a son of the late George B. "Jack" Jackson and the late Corine Britt Jackson. After 24 years of service to the United States Marine Corps, he and his family came home to live in Mullins.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife, Ora Owens Jackson of the home; 6 children, Karen Jackson (Ricky) Rogers of Fountain Inn, S.C., Susan Jackson (Chris) Ford of Duford, Harry Michael (Marcia) Jackson, Richard D. (April) Jackson, George Christopher (Fran) Jackson and Bobby D. (Kim) Jackson, all of Mullins; 10 grandchildren, Beth Rogers Barnes, Rick and Paula Rogers, Bryce and Aaron Ford, Brandie and Carla Jackson and Kenny, Kaleb and Kayla Jackson; and 1 great-granddaughter, Miss Ryan Barnes.
Also surviving are sisters, Pauline J. Altman and Jean J. Smith, both of Mullins, and Elise J. Cooper of Loris; brothers, Jimmy R. Jackson, George Billy Jackson and Bobby L. Jackson, all of Mullins; many nieces, nephews and cousins, and longtime best friend, Dayton Drew and his wife, Betty of Burgaw, N.C.
Mr. Jackson was predeceased by his aforementioned parents; brothers, Jackie Jackson of Dillon, John Jackson of Loris and infant brother, Lonnie Lee Jackson.
Sgt. Maj. Jackson grew up along the river at Grice's Ferry. He loved fishing, both on the river and in the creeks of the intracoastal waterway for flounder.
When he was 18, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country for 24 years, where he fought in Korea and 2 tours in Vietnam. Sgt. Maj. Jackson received numerous medals and honors, including 2 Purple Hearts.
After retiring, he began working for the Mullins School District in 1973, first as director of Buses and Transportation from 1973-1981, then he became director of Building and Grounds in 1982 until his retiring with the district in 1992. He played a vital role in developing the first JROTC program for Mullins High School.
He was a strong pillar of both his church and his community. Mr. Jackson was a member of Mullins First Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and served on numerous committees. He was also past commander of American Legion Post #89, past commander of VFW Post #6122 and past master of Damascus Lodge #161.
He will be missed by all who have known and loved him. "Harry B.," as he was affectionately called, was a one of a kind man that is rare to find. He and his wife shared an unbreakable bond. They have shown their children the meaning of true love. Often describing his life he would say, "I'm Blessed." He was defined by his family as a Man of Great Honor and Dignity and was proud to be called a United States Marine.
Daddy, we love you and will miss you more than words can describe. It is us who were truly blessed.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 6 at Mullins First Baptist Church. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
To the man who taught me all about life and values, simply by being a man of honesty and quiet strength...To the man I admire for his ability to lead by example; to lighten a care just by listening; to love unconditionally...To the man I respect, the man who's always been there for me, no matter what I needed, ever since I can remember...Semper Fi
Published in The State, September 5, 2007
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