Glenwood “Earl” Jackson

ROCKY MOUNT - Glenwood "Earl" Jackson, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on June 2, 1942, he was the son of the late Herman Parker and Annie Sykes Jackson. He was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Louis, Julian, and Wilbur Jackson and two sisters, Louise J. Puckett and Barbara Jackson. Earl was a graduate of Spring Hope High School and obtained his Automotive Degree from Wilson Tech. He would later own and operate Jackson's Garage until his retirement after 40 years. During his career he was actively involved in the Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina in which he remained a member and served as a past president. In his spare time, Earl was an active outdoorsman and a member and past president of the Red F Hunting Club in North Hampton County. He was also a dedicated servant to his Lord and Savior through Calvary Baptist Church. His dedication to his faith led him to becoming a Deacon within his church and many of his church family members will always remember him for his smile as he regularly greeted and welcomed them every Sunday. Known for his fun-loving and giving personality, children nicknamed him the "Candy Man" for his joy of handing out candy at Sunday service. In addition, he was also a member of the Oak Level Ruritan Club. Having never met a stranger, Earl was a dear friend to many and was a dedicated family man, always providing love and support to those he loved, especially his family whom was the center of his life. Earl leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Margaret Louise Cooke Jackson; two daughters, Deanna Lynn Jackson of Rocky Mount and Melonie Elaine J. Stanger and her husband, Ken, of Atlanta, GA; and his granddaughter Dakota Rose Stanger. He is also survived by his two sisters, Nelda J. Gretchin Stallings and her husband, Bill, of Norfolk, VA and Mary Ruth J. Crawley and her husband, Ed, of Wilson; a brother-in-law, Larry Cook and his wife, Sandra, of Tarboro; and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Brandon Dees officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends and relatives Friday, September 30, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions can be made in Earls' name to Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or to the SECU Hospice House - Johnston, 426 Hospital Road, Smithfield, NC 27577. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 9/30, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 10/1, 2:00 pm Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Saturday 10/1, 3:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804