Mr. David Jackson, Jr.

JACKSON Jr., Mr. David - Age 80, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 317 E. Hamilton Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Rev. David Martin, officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 a.m. Saturday. 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 2:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Friday. Mr. David H. Jackson died March 11, 2016 at Hurley Medical Center. Mr. Jackson, a native of Pennsylvania, moved to Flint, Michigan at the urging of his childhood friend, Mr. Victor Green. David had been teaching in West Virginia for a couple of years and was due for a promotion as an administrator. But he decided to come to Flint in 1965. After 31 years of teaching math, science, and computer science at Whittier Junior High School, he retired from the Flint Public Schools. After a year in retirement, he decided to return to the school system as a substitute teacher. David received his BS Degree in math and science at West Virginia State and his Master’s Degree plus advanced credit from Eastern Michigan University. He has also completed graduate studies at Duquesne University, West Virginia University, Wayne State University, University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Maryland University. David was a natural born teacher, leader, and volunteer. Over the years, he has worked with various community organizations such as: Impact Northwest, Colonial Block Club, Flint City Planning Commission, Red Cross, March of Dimes, United Way, Boy Scouts of America, and has been chairman of the Annual Family Day of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church. In many of these organizations he took active roles ranging from president, treasurer, secretary, trustee, to various other leadership roles. He has received rewards and trophies from the community, schools, and church. Mentioning a few includes the Whitney M. Young Volunteer of the Year Award, Outstanding Scout Master of the Year, the 1995 Service Award from the Flint Community Schools, and Mayor Stanley’s Salute to Community Volunteer Award. He received other community service awards and recognitions. Of his many accomplishments, David is most proud of the role played in preparing 5 scouts from his troop for the rank of Eagle Scout. These two young men were the first black scouts to reach this level of achievement in Flint in 30 years. David’s children have nick-named him “Mr. Neighborhood”. When there is a job to be done, he endeavors to roll up his sleeves and actively participates where his is needed. David loves sports, travel, reading, working at his computer, walking the dog, and working for the betterment of himself and mankind. His motto is “All of our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them”. Mr. David H. Jackson leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Mildred Jackson of 55 years; daughter, Tonia Jackson; son , Kevyn (April) Jackson; brother, Alfred Teamor of Pittsburgh; daughter-in-law, Shadia (LaRon) Holsey; brother-in-law, Richard (Rachel) Smith; 6 grandchildren, Keyera, Gerlesa, Deddrick, David IV, Saleem and Ammari; 3 great-grandchildren, Llewellyn, Denaeshia and Deontae ; niece and nephew, Christina and Richard; and a host of family and friends. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his son, David Jackson III; mother, Alfreda Jackson-Teamor; father, David H. Jackson, Sr.; step-father, William Teamor; brother, Linwood. The family wishes to thank all those who contributed to the health and welfare of our beloved David with special regards to Dr. Myriam Edwards, various specialists, and the staff of Neuro Intensive Care Unit at Hurley Medical Center. We also thank all of you who prayed, sent cards, visited, and gave a word of encouragement.

Mr. David Jackson, Jr.

May 31, 1935 - March 11, 2016