Linzy Jackson Jr.

In the early morning of Tuesday December 27, 2011, the lord called his son Lindsay” Linzy” Jackson, Jr. home to be with Him. Linzy or Jack as he was affectionately known was born on June 24, 1948 in Winnsboro, South Carolina to to Celia Davis Jackson and the Lindsay Jackson Sr. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized at Isaiah Baptist church in Monkton, Maryland and most recently attended Kerygma Ministries. Lindsay received his education in the Baltimore City School System. He graduated from Dunbar High School where he excelled in wrestling and baseball receiving many trophies and awards. He was also an avid bowler. In 1968, Lindsay was called to military service where he served as a chaplain' assistant until 1971. After being honorably discharged from the military, he gained employment at the Sparrows Point ship Yard. then shortly after returning home he attended Towson State University for several semesters. Linzy then became a dedicated employee of the United States Postal Service as a mail sorter until his retirement in 1996. Anyone who knew Lindsay knew that his number passion was singing. In the late 1970's through the 1980's he was the soloist for the band Simon Legree. Beginning in the 1990's he fell in love with karaoke. He entered and won many Karaoke. contests, and was referred to as the “Karaoke King”.He also dee-jayed many karaoke events He continued with karaoke until his health would no longer permit. Lindsay loved life, and the greatest moment of his life occured on January 16, 1990 when he became the proud father of Linzy Jackson III, his only child and the love of his life. He leave to cherish his memory his mother, Celia Davis Jackson, his son Linzy Jackson III, five sisters Ellen Anderson, Betty Scott (Kenneth), Judy Jackson-Pringle, Annette Gorham(Curtis) and Deborah Jackson-Johnson (James); two brothers Freddie Ferby and Ricky Jackson preceded him in death; one uncle John Sawyer two aunts Mary l. Jones and Sallie Green; three devoted friends Tonja Ferguson, Kay Anderson and William foster; as well as a host of other relatives , and loved ones and friends.

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Linzy Jackson Jr.

June 24, 1948 - December 27, 2011