SEATTLE, Wash. – Robert E. Jackson, 90, a former resident of Suffolk, Va., passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009 in Seattle, Wash.
Mr. Jackson was a native of Kingston, N.C. He had practiced law in Suffolk from 1951 to 1962 and then moved to Seattle. Mr. Jackson was a former member of East End Baptist Church, where he served as church treasurer. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He was also affiliated with the Nansemond-Suffolk Credit Union long with the founder, Dr. C.J. Word. Mr. Jackson was a veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Evelyn H. Jackson, of Seattle; one daughter, Princess Jackson-Smith, of Olympia Wash.; one son, Robert E. Jackson, of Seattle; one sister, Princess Flugg, of Albany, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be conducted Monday, June 15, 2009 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Seattle. Condolences may be extended to the family at Mrs. Evelyn Jackson, 2043 23rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98112. Information provided by Crocker Funeral Home.