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.

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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