Deacon Lincoln G. Jackson, Jr.

Deacon Lincoln Garfield Jackson, Jr. was born on September 16, 1940 in the Republic of Panama at Gorgas Hospital to the late Lincoln Garfield Jackson, Sr. and the late Isabel Victoria Jackson. On October 26, 2019, he departed this life peacefully at home and went from labor to reward. Affectionately known as “Blinks”, Deacon Jackson was a devoted husband, loving father and adoring grandfather. He grew up and was educated on the Gamboa Panama Canal Zone where he attended Paraiso High School. Deacon Jackson was very smart and extremely popular during his school years. His uniqueness was that he and all of his childhood friends continued to be a close-knit community through adulthood. As a child, Deacon Jackson was a member of the Episcopal Church where he served as an acolyte for many years. During his teen and young adult years, he played and coached baseball as well as played basketball. In Panama, he worked on the Canal Zone and for the Glidden Paint Company. Deacon Jackson visited the United States in 1970 and then migrated to Brooklyn, NY as a permanent resident in 1972. Always a hard-working man, once Deacon Jackson arrived in the United States he received two years of formal college training and obtained a job at Prudential (formerly Merrill Lynch) as a Data Operator. He was ultimately promoted to supervisor where he managed fifteen employees. He retired from Prudential in 1996 and relocated to Virginia where he worked at Old Dominion University (ODU) as a Lead Computer Operator. He retired from his position at ODU in 2007. Deacon Jackson was committed to the Lord and served Him faithfully over the years. While in New York, he was a dedicated member of Amity Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. In 1990, he was ordained as a deacon under Rev. Dwight M Jackson. In 1994, Deacon Jackson transitioned to Praise Tabernacle Church under Pastor C. Cabiness and served for two years before relocating to Virginia. Once in Virginia, Deacon Jackson joined Grove Baptist Church where he was a dedicated member who served on several ministries, including the Men’s Ministry, Bowling Team, Media Ministry (formerly Public Relations) and Diaconate Ministry. Deacon Jackson was equally dedicated to his family and friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand in any way and go the extra mile. He was an excellent cook and baker with his “Blinks Signature Dishes” of Chili, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake and Carrot Cake. Deacon Jackson was a loving man who had a heart of gold. He adored his wife and family and was willing to do whatever he could to keep them happy. He was the epitome of love, laughter and remaining calm under pressure. He loved to laugh and keep those around him laughing. Deacon Jackson was preceded in death by his two brothers Alvin and Gladstone Jackson. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 48 years Rosa Jackson of Portsmouth, VA; three daughters – Pamela Jackson-Moore of Orlando, FL; Tanisha Jackson of Portsmouth, VA; and Michelle Jackson-Simons (Tyrone) of Newport News, VA; one sister Edna Lorraine Jackson of Atlanta, GA; three grandchildren – Marcus Moore, Mikala Simons and Jayden Simons; two great-grandchildren – Marcus Moore Jr and Kyrii Moore; and a loving host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, cherished friends and church family. Deacon Jackson forever changed the lives of everyone who crossed his path. He brought joy and a smile to everyone in his life. His legacy will surely live on with those who cherish his memory.

Deacon Lincoln G. Jackson, Jr.

September 16, 1940 - October 26, 2019