Mr. Freddie B. Jackson Sr.

August 19, 1938 - June 19, 2018

****NOTE: FUNERAL SERVICE LOCATION & TIMES LISTED BELOW****Full obituary will be available soon Freddie B. Jackson, 79 of Kalamazoo, MI, went to be with his Lord Tuesday June 19th 2018 at Bourgess Medical Center. He was born in Ripley, TN August 19th 1938 to Wonzie and Eddie (Pink) Jackson. On June 26th, 196 in Ripley, TN he and Nettie Brown became one and to this union six were born; Angela (deceased, April 10, 2009), Freddie Jr. (Cynthia), Dennis, Beverly (Monroe) Latonya (Timothy) Andrew (Lamont), and although Theresa (Australia) was not born of union, Nettie loved her dearly and considered her as her own. Shortly after their marriage they relocated to Chicago, IL. After the passing of his wife on January 16th 1998 he relocated from Dixmoor, IL to Kalamazoo, MI to be closer to his sisters. Freddie B. Jackson was a father and grand father to many as they often referred to him as “grandpa.” That term of endearment warmed his heart greatly. He took special pride in helping others and sharing wisdom. He retired from United Food in 1995 and spent his retirement years traveling, fishing and spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. He loved to travel preferably by car, whether it was back to Chicago, Tennessee or all the way to Virginia, he often joked about the time it took him to reach his destinations. He was truly a jokester and his laughter was infectious. He had immeasurable knowledge of repairing automobiles and enjoyed teaching and helping others repair their automobiles. He also was well-skilled at gardening every year like clock work he planted tomatoes in his garden. He loved tomatoes and Thousand Island Salad Dressing. He was enthusiastic about fishing and had the opportunity to fish one last time before his passing. Lastly; he was a praying man with great faith. He dedicated his life to Lord in 2005 and was Baptized March 6th 2005 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Kalamazoo, MI by Pastor J. Louis Felton, of which they shared a mutual respect and adoration for each other. He trusted the Lord with all of his heart and leaned not to his own understanding and God certainly directed his steps. He was preceded in death by his parents Wonzie and Eddie, one daughter, Angela, two brothers; Willie and James and one sister Geraldine Jackson. He will truly be missed by his six children, five grand children: Antonio, Tiffany, Shadarra, Iesha, and Natalie, and his great grand children, Jaylia, Jayquan, Cameron, Cailie and recently born Joe Joe, whom had the chance to experience his great grandpa’s love and affection; four sisters; Lurlene Smith (Sammy), Kalamazoo, MI, Mother Dorothy Whitten, Everleana Jenkins, Kalamazoo, MI, Fannie Jackson, Kalamazoo, and two brothers; Alvis Jackson, Chicago, IL, Johnny Johnson, Dixmoor, IL and Joe Jackson, Kalamazoo, MI and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and special friends.