Obituary

John "Sonny" Jackson, Sr.

October 23, 1937 - August 31, 2024

John Jackson Sr., known as “Sonny,” was born October 23, 1937, in Woodville, Mississippi to the late William Jackson of St. Francisville, Louisiana and the late Catherine Jackson of Woodville, Louisiana. He peacefully made his transition from this earthly life on August 31, 2024, at the age of 86.

Sonny married his sweetheart, Mattie Jackson on September 19, 1958, in New Orleans, Louisiana. From this union, they had three sons and two daughters.

Sonny grew up in an area commonly known as “Zion City” in New Orleans and received Christ at an early age. He attended Booker T. Washington High School and served in the United States Navy. Sonny worked for Schneider Paper Products for many years until he was forced to retire due to Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

After Hurricane Katrina destroyed much of New Orleans, he relocated his family to Georgia. He eventually moved back to Franklinton, Louisiana. Sonny loved fishing, watching classic Western TV shows, lawn care and gardening. He loved to plant a vegetable garden just to watch the vegetables grow, and of course enjoy the outcome.

Sonny was preceded in death by two sons, Michael L. Jackson, John Jackson, Jr., one grandson, Shawn R. Jackson and one great-grandson, Jaron Deshawn Jackson. 

His legacy and loving memories will be cherished by his wife, Mattie Jackson, brother, Alex Jackson, and three children Joyce Jackson, Ja’Net Jackson Jenkins (Oree), Patrick Jackson, Sr. (Antoinette), sixteen (16) grandchildren, and eleven (11) great-grandchildren, a Godchild, Bernadine Plains, and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 8:00AM - 10:00AM followed by the funeral service at 10:00AM at Community Church with Pastor Nathan Young - Pastor Officiating. 

Crain and Sons Funeral Home - Franklinton are in charge of arrangements.