RACINE – Mr. Joe Jackson, 67, passed away at his home on Friday, March 10, 2017.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on July 22, 1949, the son of Eurvee and Lynn (nee: Harris) Jackson.  Joe attended Horlick High School.

He retired from AMC/Chrysler in 1988 after 18 years of service.  Joe had a passion for Corvettes, jazz, the blues and the Green Bay Packers.

Joe is survived by his daughters, Raquel Jackson, Terrell (Michael) Taylor both of Racine; his grandchildren, Mercedes, Cottrell, Shakira, Nia and Mikey; seven great grandchildren; his mother, Lynn Jackson of Kenosha; his sisters and brothers, Joan Offord (Joe's twin) of Atlanta, David (Marie) Jackson, Edna Jackson, Michael Jackson all of Racine, Jason (Rosa) Jackson of Jacksonville, FL, LeRoy Jackson of Racine; sister-in-law, Cynthia Jackson and special companion, Patricia Walker of Racine.  Joe was preceded in death by his daughter Alexis Jackson; his son Joe Jackson, Jr.; his father, Eurvee Jackson; and his brothers, Eurvee Jackson, Jr., Harold Thomas, Alan Jackson and Steve Jackson.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, March 17, 2017 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m. A service celebrating his life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m. with his cousin, James H. Oates III officiating.   A procession to Graceland Cemetery will take place after the service in the funeral home.

Joe's family extends a heartfelt thank you to Aurora Hospice, the Aurora Cancer Center, Dr. Sana Jeffreys; as well as his cousins, Jerome Harris, James Stills and special friend, Dan Jenkins for all of the care, love and support they provided to Joe and his family.

Service Details

Friday, March 17, 2017

Visitation: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Homegoing Celebration: 11:00 a.m.

Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home

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