Service Details
Funeral: Monday, December 30, 2019 11:00am
Visitation: Monday, December 30, 2019 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI
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Racine – Donald Albert “Donnie” Jackson Sr., 69 of Racine, Wisconsin gained his heavenly wings on Saturday December 21, 2019, after a short illness.
“Donnie” as he was known to many, was born on August 28, 1950 in Charleston, West Virginia. He was the oldest son of the late James Albert and the late Annie Marie Jackson. Donnie was educated in the Kanawha County West Virginia School System and graduated from DuPont High School class of 1968.
After serving in the army for a short period of time, Donnie worked various jobs in the Charleston area. He was a traveling man who lived in several states: Ohio, Maryland, Georgia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Later on, he returned to Racine, Wisconsin, where he was able to spend time with many of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was a former member of Levi First Missionary Baptist Church in Rand, West Virginia as well as Word Alive Christian Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Donald Albert Jackson Sr. was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Ronnie. He leaves to mourn, his children Tanya Henry of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Donald A. Jackson, Jr. of Racine, WI, Derek Jackson of Memphis, Tennessee, Darnell Jackson of Charleston, West Virginia and Danielle Jackson of Racine, WI; thirteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brothers Andrew Letlow of Columbus, Ohio and Rev. James C. (Roseline) Jackson; sisters Casandra (Nils) Haynes and Selma (Carl) Bowman all of Charleston, West Virginia; a special aunt Elizabeth Laughlin of Chicago, Illinois, and host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and numerous friends and a host of special angels who watched over, prayed and visited him in his last days.
A Celebration of His Life will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019 11:00am in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. Visitation will be in the Chapel from 10:00am until the time of service.
Rob "Robbie" Ryan says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Yvonne R. Essex and Family says
Im so sorry to hear about the passing of my friend Donnie. Was just talking about him a couple of weeks ago. Going to really miss him. Love to family and friends of his!!!!!
Letitia Thomas says
A true friend, will miss you, may you rest in peace
Letitia Thomas says
God rest his soul, may you be at peace
Susan and Jashiya says
Sending my condolences to the family. You are all in my prayers. May God bless you during this time, knowing Donnie is in a better place. Praying for your safe return back home to Rand WV and Levi First Missionary Baptist Church.
Susan and Jashiya says
Sending my condolences to the family. You are all in my prayers. May God bless you during this time, knowing Donnie is in a better place. Praying for the families safe return back home to Rand WV and Levi First Missionary Baptist Church.
Joyce Dow Harris says
To Donnie’s family, my prayers and condolences go out to you as you celebrate the life of my former DuPont High classmate. May the God of all comfort comfort you now and the days ahead.
Derek Jackson says
Hey! Real still lost in all this. Hasn’t really processed all this, a lot is going on. I do want to say! I love you, going to be dearly missed, yet remembered! Yes, our name still lives on, and wil continue too!! Fly HIGH, OLD MAN!
Love you, more than you’ll ever know! ❤️ DDJ
Mack Reed and family says
RIP my cousin Donnie love you and you will be missed
Rita M Chapman says
I’m so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you..
Terri D Helm-Robertson says
Condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Jackson family. Donnie will be missed greatly! So happy that I had a chance to see him when I was at home last. Rest well!
Lynda Jameson says
You will be missed by so many!
Love you Donnie,
Lynda
Jamie Marshall says
To my cousin’s pooch and Boss i know this may be tough but God has called another angel to watch over you all my prayers are with you and the entire family ❤️