Martin Lee Jackson
April 1, 1952 ~ September 28, 2020
ROCKY MOUNT - Martin Lee Jackson, age 68, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on April 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Charlie Lee Jackson, Sr. and Gay Marie Harper Jackson.
Martin is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lisa Jenkins Jackson; his daughter, Billie Jo Winstead and husband, Paul, of Rocky Mount; his grandchildren, Savannah Winstead, Karolina Winstead, and Marshall Winstead; his great-grandchild, Denver Jackson Connie; his brother, Ricky Lynn Jackson and wife, Arlene, of Rocky Mount; and his sister, Betty Lou Armstrong and husband, Dale, of FL.
Martin had a fulfilling career. He started out with Standard Electronics in Security Systems, then Hardee's Food Systems in Telecommunications Management, and retired from East Carolina University as an IT Director. Martin was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who loved him. The family would like to recognize Charles Newsome who was a special and loyal friend who visited daily. #MEERMAID
A Celebration of Martin's Life will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will follow the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home until 4:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Martin's memory to Take A Kid Fishing (Because Every Kid Deserves A Chance), PO Box 1191, Morehead City, NC 28557 - www.takf.org or Animal Crackers, PO Box 8860, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & 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.
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Friday 10/2, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Visitation with the family will follow the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home until 4:00 PM.
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1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 10/2, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Celebration of Martin's Life will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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Lisa, I am very sorry to hear this. I loved Martin as a brother. I don’t know of anyone that ever knew him, that didn’t. I remember the great days of growing up living beside him. My mama loved him to death. Mama used to take me and Martin fishing at Ru Bob Golf Course and a pond, just off 43 Hwy. She taught both of us to drive, down farm paths that Martin’s uncle, Free Edwards used to Oversee. I remember the last time she saw Martin at the bank drive thru, at Oakwood. She called me on the phone, so excited, because he come to her car and drug her out and just hugged her. She hadn’t seen him since we graduated High School. There are so many stories I could tell about my crazy, loveable old friend, but there is not enough space to list them all. Just know, if there is anything I can do for you or for him, please let me know. You and his daughter will be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank your for taking care if him, these last hard years. I know they had to have taken a tole on you, as well. May God Bless you, always!
In the rising of the sun and in its going down, We remember him; In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, We remember him; In the opening of buds and in the warmth of summer, We remember him; In the rustling of leaves and the beauty of autumn, We remember him; In the beginning of the year and when it ends, We remember him; When we are weary and in need of strength, We remember him; When we are lost and sick at heart, We remember him; When we have joys we yearn to share, We remember him; So long as we live, he too shall live for he is now a part of us as we remember him. ❤
Rest in peace Martin. This world is a little more empty without your presence.
RIP Martin. I will never forget the good ole days at West Edgecombe. Prayers for all the family and friends.
In memory of Martin Lee Jackson, Cathy and James Hollifield lit a candle
James and I are so sorry to hear this! Prayers for all! He will be missed!
In memory of Martin Lee Jackson, Hector M. lit a candle
I’d like to send my condolences to Martin’s family. He will be missed by the ECU family.
Very sorry to hear of his passing. I am a former employee of Hardee’s Food Systems. It was a pleasure knowing him and working with him. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
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So sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. I work with him at HFS many years ago.
Lisa I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you in this time, Martin was a good friend and I enjoyed him so much. He always had a laugh, a smile and was so full of life. All he ever wanted was to move like Jagger. I will miss him. God Bless.
Lisa, My heart goes out to you and the family. Martin was one of a kind. He inspired laughter everywhere he went. I am so happy that I got the opportunity to get to know both of you. I cherish the memories and fun time we had at Chico’s and Hardee’s. He is gone but not forgotten.
Lisa, our heart, thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. The fun loving memories of working with and being around Martin during the wonderful days of working at Hardee’s are memories for a lifetime. He made us smile and laugh every day throughout the HFS Family.
My dear sweet cousin, Lisa, I am so ,so sorry for your loss. I know that he suffered for a long time. I know that it has taken it’s toll on you all. I love you dearly and have you all in my prayers.
Martin, ole friend and great co worker. I know you are on the water fishing or crabbing. I am so glad I had the pleasure of enjoying many a fishing or crabbing trip with you and rounds of golf. Will miss the laughter and great times. Over 30 years of good times. RIP and LIsa Ginger and I are thinking about you. Party on
Thoughts and prayers go out to Martin’s family. I worked with Martin at Hardee’s back in the day. He will be missed. May God bless his family and friends. Rest in peace Martin. Frances and Stephen Proctor
In memory of Martin Lee Jackson, V. Gail Proctor lit a candle
Our thoughts and prayers go out to BJ and her family at the loss of you Dad, to Lisa at the loss of you husband. I will always remember the family Christmas celebrations at Aunt Sylvia and Uncle Bobby’s house. I can still see Martin and Dad in the corner laughing and tell g jokes
In memory of Martin Lee Jackson, Robert & Pamela Jenkins lit a candle
I am so sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. I am praying for you. Love, Mary Alice Hodges
My dearest brother … too late for words.. but if I could tell you how many great moments and great memories you gave and left me… in the years you were a great brother and always there for me if I needed you… I will miss your sweet face, your tender moments of giving of yourself for others and doing for so many.. to make all the people around you and family especially feel important and happy! You were a great brother and I loved you! You had mana and daddy and a great big family waiting for you and the great Bosom of our Lord.. I’ll miss you brother, I’ll see you one day in heaven for a celebration and it will be glorious!! ❤️ Loved you, your sister
BJ my dear niece.. I wish I could hug you … I know the pain of loosing your dad .. I know how much you loved your dad and he loved you so,so much.. I pray for you to have peace in all this knowing your daddy is in a better place. You were your a daddy’s girl. I’m sure it pained him to leave you. We all will pass from here to eternity in the twinkle of an eye, so I know my brother is at peace and pain free… I love you BJ. .. wished I had words that would make it all better, but that will take your faith and time… love you again… over and over… Aunt Betty Lou
Lisa, I have prayed for you … I know how much you loved my brother and how much he dearly loved you.. I pray for you cause I’m sure the lonely void in your heart and home now must be very hard…I pray for God to give you peace, love and restore your Joy! We all love you and my sympathy in your loss… I could say a thousands words to you … and after being a Military wife.. I know this… there can be a Hundred people In the room, but that one special person missing…no one can fill that spot or make it better.. I’m sorry you lost my brother , your love of life .. I pray better days for you and you’ll be in my thoughts!
We are quite saddened to hear about your loss. We are praying that God’s comfort and peace will be with you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. I was not aware of him being sick. We were cousins through the Jackson family line. To all the surviving members of the family we offer our heart felt condolences and assure you of our prayers. Martin’s dad was my great uncle and I always enjoyed visiting Uncle Lee with my dad. I still remember the kind words Martin shared with me when my dad passed away a little over six years ago. We did not grow up in the same community nor attend the same schools, but I have always thought highly of Martin, and like many other family members and friends, I know he will be greatly missed. May the God of all comfort, comfort your hearts as only he can do, and give you peace in the memories you shared together with Martin. Love to all, Jerry
Our memories of our time spent with Martin will give us smiles for a lifetime. We are so very sorry for the loss of this funny, intelligent, gentle man. #Meemaid
Remembering a great guy, a coworker from decades ago. May our Lord bless and comfort each of the family during this tragic time of loss.
We are so sorry for your loss. Martin and I had some great times growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ray & Jean Taylor
BJ and family, Words are hard to find at a time like this for the hurt is so deep and real. The most soothing I have found are in the poem of Footprints In The Sand…For during times like these you will only see one set of prints, this is when the Lord is carrying you. He will carry you when you feel you can’t stand on your own. He is your strength, peace and comfort. Just know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Becky & Sam
Martin Jackson was my best friend and was a part of my family. Uncle Martin to my boys the memories I had over the 30 years I knew him are endless. There was simply no one like him nor will there ever be another one either. I love you Martin Jackson and I hope the waters in heaven are stocked with fish. Thank you for being my friend and a part of our family and also to Lisa who took care of you during these past few years while you were sick. May you truly rest in piece.
Lisa, I was so saddened to hear of Martin’s passing. He was such a good man and so much fun to be around. I have such fond memories of Martin at Hardee’s…and from when you and I worked together at Franchise Enterprises. Fun times back in the day. I know how much you both loved each other. Having been through this myself many years ago, I know how much your heart is hurting right now. Please know that you are in my prayers for your strength, comfort and peace. I love you my friend. God Bless You.
Rusty and Crystal Proctor lit a candle on behalf Jean Jackson Proctor Family also for all the memories of Martin Jackson
Prayers go out to all of you .Martin will be missed by all for his caring and always loving ways. He is enjoying his fishing right on today . Again we are so sorry for your families lost Rusty and Crystal Proctor
Martin RIP you will be missed. May God bless and grant your family peace at this time.
Truly a good man. We worked with him for many years at ECU. Not sure if I’ve met anyone who could tell a better funny story or joke than him. I can picture him laughing halfway through it which made it even more enjoyable because his laugh would just pull you right in. Rest in peace Martin. You brought smiles to more faces than most can say. God bless you…Mark & Pam
Betty Lou, dearest old friend, there aren’t enough words to convey the pain I felt when I read your messages. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry.