Memorial: Brother Earl Kent Jackson, Sr.

"All Are Architects of Fate"

Brother Earl Kent Jackson, Sr.

Alpha January 17, 1938

Omega September 21, 1982

Service September 25, 1982

On September 21, 1982 in the Saint Francis Medical Center of Monroe, Louisiana at 7:00 o'clock p.m., God chose a jewel from His collection rare. He gently reached His hand of love and took Brother Earl "Tump" Jackson from this earthly domain.

Earl K., the son of the late Lillie P. Jackson, was born January 17, 1938 in West Ouachita Parish. He was reared in the Mount Pleasant Community and enjoyed the many rural activities as a youth. It was during this time that he received the nickname "Tump".

Earl received his elementary and secondary education in West Ouachita. After graduating from Central High School, he entered Grambling State University. His interest being in carpentry, he specialized in the area of drafting in the field of Industrial Arts. Designing blueprints became a fruitful profession and enjoyable hobby for him.

In February 1969, he was employed by the City of Monroe in the Planning and Urban Development Department and served in several capacities during his tenure. In April of 1982, he retired from his post with this department due to health conditions.

Earl was baptized at an early age at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe, Louisiana. He was an active participant in Sunday School and the junior choir. Realizing the baptist doctrine as set forth in the covenant, he united with the Deuteronomy Baptist Church in 1967. He served as Superintendent of the Sunday School, and worshipped even during his prolonged illness.

Throughout his life he took pride in giving of himself to others. His pleasant smile and acts of generosity were an inspiration to all. He cared deeply for his family, friends and his profession. He was an active participant in many social, political, civic and religious activities. He held membership in these organizations: N.A.H.R.O., National Business League, Louisiana Residential Designers Society, Ouachita Progressive Leaders and Owner and Operator of Jacksons Design.

Earl leaves to cherish his loving memories: his wife, Emma Jackson; three daughters, Jada Jackson, Antoinette Jackson and Felicia Jackson; two sons, Michael Jackson and Earl K. Jackson, Jr.; his aunt; Cora Mae Jackson; his father; Tarry Wiley and stepmother, Ida Wiley, West Monroe, Louisiana; five sisters, Mrs. Arleda Miles, and Mrs. Lois Staten, both of Monroe, Louisiana, Mrs. Betty Jo Moss, Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Hazel King and Maggie Lean Wiley, both of Los Angeles, California; three grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.