Charles A. Jackson

Charles Jackson was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Isaac and Alice Jackson on December 9, 1970. He went to be with Jesus on August 27, 2020. Charles was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. He graduated from Edmondson High School in 1988. He attended Coppin State College and graduated with a BS in Political Science. It was during his time at Coppin that he met the love of his life Ernette in the bookstore. They were only dating when they would meet for lunch in various places on campus. Because it was consistent, people assumed they were already married. Charles was the one who kept track of all the important dates. He proposed in Jan 1996 & they were married June 1997. Each year a new Disney Dalmation was added to the collection. He loved the Lord and attended John Wesley United Methodist Church all his life. He chose to join Alpha Nu Omega, a Christian Based Greek Organization and was the first Brother of Gamma Chapter at Coppin. He was extremely active in church and had a lot of extended and "adopted" family. Charles was employed with the Baltimore City Public School System for over 15 years and retired due to health issues. During that time, he was a daddy/mentor to all his students. Although he was assigned to several different schools, he spent most of his career at Waverly Elementary/Middle. He also worked at the Project Success Youth Place in the Pimlico community both after school and during the summer. This gave him the chance to share his love of Art with all his students. While he loved working with the children, Charles still found time to put his Political Science Degree to good use. He worked for Progressive Maryland, and was elected to the Maryland State Central Committee. He was active with several neighborhood associations and often assisted Delegate Keith Haynes with various duties in his district. Charles was a people person and always found time for everyone. Charles was known for being Baltimore's Biggest Raiders Fan. He was rarely seen without something Raider related. No matter where the football team moved, he stayed a true fan. Their slogan "The Commitment to Excellence" was a motto Charles lived by daily. Art, Philosophy, and Music where the major ways Charles used to share his many diverse talents. He loved to talk and was always ready with a story, joke or football wise crack to keep you laughing. Charles loved his family. He spent several years caring for both his parents. His father, Isaac Jackson, and his grandson, Legend Jackson, preceded him in death. He leaves to continue his legacy: his mother, Alice Jackson; wife, Ernette Jackson; sister, Frances Horsey; sons, Jamal Jackson (Erika) and Daniel Jackson; grandchildren, Tayshawn, Jailyn, Tristan, Caleb and Meilani (Due around Feb 3rd) as well as a host of loving aunts, cousins, and friends.

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Charles A. Jackson

December 9, 1970 - August 27, 2020