Edwin Jackson, Jr.

Edwin Jackson, Jr., age 72, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Hospital. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Avondale, LA. He was a retired Industrial Painter. Edwin was a veteran of the United States Army. Beloved husband of Karen Jackson. Loving father of Latasha Jackson (Mac) Hilliard, Ron (Tia) Scott, and Sean (Tameka) Roche’. Son of the late Edwin Sr. and Erma Jackson. Brother of Diana Kelly, Shelia Harris, Gloria Chase, and the late Melanie Lofton, Shirley Everfield, Pamela Moorehead, Emanuel Jackson, and Celester Jackson. Nephew of the late Genevieve D. Ringo. Uncle of the late Wilbert “Chill” Wilson. Great uncle of Johnny Kelly and Nicole Guitroz. Godfather of Marilyn (Kelvin) Ross and Darnell Guitroz; also survived by 7 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Greater Mount Calvary Church and all neighboring churches are invites to attend the Funeral Service at Greater Mount Calvary Church, 1600 Westwood Dr. Marrero, LA on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 10:00a.m.
Pastor Terry Gullage, Sr., officiating Viewing will be held from 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m. ONLY at the church. Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veteran Cemetery-Slidell, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.