Mr. Willie "Bug" Jackson Jr.

JACKSON, Mr. Willie “Bug” Jr. - age 58, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Genesys Health Park-Grand Blanc, MI. Family hour 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2014 at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church, 1851 W. Carpenter Rd. with funeral service commencing at 12 p.m. Pastor Kenneth L. Stewart Host Pastor, Pastor Alfonzo Abner officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Association, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 11 a.m. Friday. Mr. Jackson will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, with the family present from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Mr. Willie Jackson Jr., affectionately known as “Bug,” was born January 16, 1956 in Flint, Michigan to the union of Willie and Janie Mae Jackson. He peacefully passed away at the age of 58 on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Genesys Hospital surrounded by many family and friends. He was a member of Refuge Temple Church of Flint, Pastor Seon Thompson. Mr. Willie Jackson Jr. “Bug” leaves to cherish his memory: ex-wife Sharon Jackson; 4 daughters, Zakia Perkins (Terrell Nelson), Angeline Jackson (Danny McNeal), Evelyn Jackson (Eric Cobbin), all of Flint and Sharonna (Robert) Owens of Houston, TX; son, Marquan Ford of Flint. He also leaves 5 grandchildren: only granddaughter, Dymone Keaton; grandsons, Christopher Bell Jr., Carlos Richardson, Jr., Dion Pollard, Jr. and Marion Ford. “Bug” was surrounded by love from his 5 siblings and their significant others: sisters, Gloria Jackson (Randy McClelland) of San Francisco, CA, Dorothy (Kenneth) Franklin, Judy Jackson (Anthony Brooks), and Joyce (LeVan) Whiteside; brother, Larry (Phyllis) Jackson of Flint; 3 aunts, Elnoria Carson, Mary Lee Howard, both of Muskegon, MI and Annie Mae Cooper of Jackson, MS. He was also like a dad to his 11 nieces and nephews, Ray (Marquise), Antoine, Darrick (Nafeesa), Kiana (George), Deon Lavelle, Laquan, Alexsis, Nicole, Briana, Khadijah, LeVan II. He had 9 great-nieces and nephews and a host of very special cousins and friends including, Toby, Cecil, Horace, John, Larry, Chris, Johnnie Ray, Cisco, Bryant, Kevin and Cynthia. “Bug” was actively involved in his children's and grandchildren's lives by encouraging them to reach their goals in addition to other life lessons he taught many. His legacy lives on through their many accomplishments. He was a part of Flint Northern High School, “Class of 1974” and an active member of the self-help group called The Broham Club responsible for ending the Flint riots of 1967. Many may not know but he was also handy with his hands teaching many how to cook and working himself as a Drywall Installer. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his father, Willie Jackson, Sr.; mother, Janie Mae Jackson; aunts, Mary, Mamie, Rosie, Irene and Gladys; uncles, Andrew and Joe. The family would like to especially thank his consistent caregivers, Toby, Danny “Dan Dan” and Khadijah in addition to the Hunter family, Carl, the ministers at Refuge Temple Church of Flint, Dr. Katato, the Genesys and Heartland Hospice, Genesys Health Park, especially Sayvil Crain and AdviCare staff. He will be missed by many.

Mr. Willie "Bug" Jackson Jr.

January 16, 1956 - March 13, 2014