Celebrating the life of
Frank Shields Jackson
February 22, 1913 - December 19, 2010
SAVANNAH - Frank S. Jackson passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Azalealand Nursing Home under Hospice Savannah care. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on February 22, 1913, he was the son of Ralph E. Jackson and Gladys E. Jackson Peelgren. He obtained a two year degree from Coe College and graduated with distinction from George Washington University with a degree in accounting.
A World War II veteran, he served as a Naval Officer. His active duty included sea duty in the Caribbean Sea and South Pacific, Philippines. While stationed in Washington D.C. he met and married his Beloved wife, Bernice Snider Jackson of Shelbina, Missouri. Happily married for 66 years, he lost his wife in January of this year. He is survived by his daughters, Mrs. Karen Lea Jackson Connelly James C. of Savannah, Ms. Marilyn June Jackson Robert McKellar of Savannah, Mrs. Nancy Ann Jackson Stephens Wendell of Louisville, Georgia; his son Rev. Stephen Edwards Jackson Sr. Lesia of Savannah; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He moved his family to Savannah in 1952 and served as the Corporate Financial Vice President for Diamond Construction Company. He was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. His civic work included serving as a Vice President and Trustee of the Bethesda Union Society Board of Trustees; Treasurer and Commissioner of the Metropolitan Planning Committee.
A member of Southside Baptist Church, he was an ordained Southern Baptist Deacon, Bible teacher from 1953 – 1998, Chairman and Trustee of the Savannah Baptist Center Board of Trustees. He loved to play golf. As a proud member of the Municipal Golf Course Senior Blitz, he walked the course until he stopped, at age 88, to care for his beloved wife. His family remembers him for his love and devotion to his family and Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and his generous spirit to those in need.
Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, December 21, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Hodgson Memorial Chapel from 6 to 8. The funeral will be held at Southside Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m., December 22, followed by grave side services at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Savannah Baptist Center, Southside Baptist Church, or Hospice Savannah.
Dear Jackson Children, I am both sad and rejoicing at the home going of your Dad. You see, my dad was committed to a mental institution when I was only 7 and any memories I had of him before that were wrought with fear. I never knew the support, encouragement and love of a dad until I met Frank Jackson. He cared about me and I loved him! The many hours I spent in your parent's back room, they in their recliners with Bibles on their laps, were some of my happiest moments ever. I soaked up the Fatherly wisdom and thanked God for the gift. Among some of my most prized possessions are notes he hand wrote to me in his wonderfully formal yet warm way. I will close with one story that tickled me. He must have been close to 90 when on one visit he said, 'no disrespect intended but do you use Dogpile?' I said, Frank!! are you on line?? And of course he was! Thank you for sharing him with me. I am a better person for having known him.
- Kathy Posner, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
Dear Jackson Family, We were SO sorry to hear of Uncle Frank's passing!! He will be GREATLY missed by his family and friends but we are rejoicing that he is now with Aunt B and other relatives!! Glad we got to see him and several of you this past summer!! We are ALSO SORRY that we couldn't make it for the services because of the distance and short notice!! You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!! Will talk to you soon and will be sending a memorial to the church in lieu of flowers!! Love to all of you, Charlie and Gina Snider
- Gina Snider, Shelbina, MO
Dear Jackson Children, I am both sad and rejoicing at the home going of your Dad. You see, my dad was committed to a mental institution when I was only 7 and any memories I had of him before that were wrought with fear. I never knew the support, encouragement and love of a dad until I met Frank Jackson. He cared about me and I loved him! The many hours I spent in your parent's back room, they in their recliners with Bibles on their laps, were some of my happiest moments ever. I soaked up the Fatherly wisdom and thanked God for the gift. Among some of my most prized possessions are notes he hand wrote to me in his wonderfully formal yet warm way. I will close with one story that tickled me. He must have been close to 90 when on one visit he said, 'no disrespect intended but do you use Dogpile?' I said, Frank!! are you on line?? And of course he was! Thank you for sharing him with me. I am a better person for having known him.
- Kathy Posner, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
Dear Jackson Family, We were SO sorry to hear of Uncle Frank's passing!! He will be GREATLY missed by his family and friends but we are rejoicing that he is now with Aunt B and other relatives!! Glad we got to see him and several of you this past summer!! We are ALSO SORRY that we couldn't make it for the services because of the distance and short notice!! You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!! Will talk to you soon and will be sending a memorial to the church in lieu of flowers!! Love to all of you, Charlie and Gina Snider
- Gina Snider, Shelbina, MO
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
