Pastor Robert Lee Jackson

On the morning of June 20, 2025, Robert Lee “Harvey” Jackson passed away at the age of 71. God called him home to glory after a lengthy illness. Robert was the second child born to the late Henry Lee Jackson and Dorothy Mae Jackson (née Smith) on October 17, 1953, in Darlington, South Carolina. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior. While serving in Germany (1980), Robert received the call from the Lord to preach the Word. He was the father of Kenya Lucas Matos and Vernell Randle. Robert married Beverly Denise Edwards on June 27, 1987, at Pentecost Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. Robert received his education at Charles Houston Junior High and Middle Point Junior High in Darlington, and later at Carver High School in Baltimore. He attended and completed the ABC Trade School for Carpentry (1974–1975). Robert joined the Maryland National Guard (1975–1978) and later enlisted in the United States Army (1978–1982). He earned a Bachelor of Theology from the United Baptist College and Seminary (1983). Robert was employed by Benjamin Burman Carpets (1975–1981), FPC Moldings (1981–1990), and the Maryland Food Bank (1990–2021). Robert was licensed to preach at Community Baptist Church in Baltimore (1984) and later ordained to serve at Pentecost Baptist Church in Baltimore (1993) under Rev. Charles Fletcher. He served as Assistant Pastor to Rev. Joseph Clark (Liberty Baptist Church) in Baltimore. He later joined New Commandment Baptist Church in Baltimore. He went on to pastor the church (2020). Robert was honored with the Gilchrist Hospice Salute to Service (2025) in recognition of his military service to the country. He had a special sense of humor and a close bond with all those who loved him and called him a friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee Jackson and Dorothy Mae Jackson; and siblings, Stephanie Jackson, Ronnie Williams, and Loretta Benjamin. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Beverly Edwards Jackson; children, Kenya Luca Matos and Vernell Randle; siblings, Sheila Jackson, Jerlene Jackson, Gail Jackson, and Nell Graham, Andrew Jackson; grandchildren, Dearies and Paylen; aunts, Ellsina Jackson and Louise Jackson; uncle, Johnny Jackson; goddaughter Takisha Leggins (Davon) and Takisha’s children, Tyohn and Tyren; and many dear nieces, nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law, extended family, and friends.

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Pastor Robert Lee Jackson

October 17, 1953 - June 20, 2025