William L. Jackson

William Lester Jackson, son of the late Lester Jackson and Cora Moore-Jackson, was born July 17, 1939 in Pitt County, North Carolina. His life was ended suddenly June 19, 2004.William Jackson received his education in North Carolina public schools. He then moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1954 she he could work and take care of his family due to his father’s illness and death. He then met and wed Sarah M. Black in 1961 and from this union were five children. He was employed at Allied Chemical/Allied Signal, now called Honeywell, as a Top Relief Foreman for forty-one years, from which he retired in June 1999.Preacher, as most people called him, enjoyed riding motorcycles and was the president of the Road Demons Motorcycle Club for several years.Because of his love for vans and socializing, he then created and led the Roadmaster Van Club for several years. He enjoyed all outdoor activities and social events. William was a quiet very humble man and an awesome person. Always ready to lend a helping hand whenever needed. William was an accomplished guitarist and vocalist for a gospel group in the late 1950’s, “The Sensational Visionairs.”He accepted Jesus Christ very early in life. William was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will truly be missed.He leaves to cherish his memory; his mother, Coral Lee Pearson of Baltimore, Md.; brother, James Earl Jackson (Mary) of York, Pa; special son-in-law, Shelton Whiting (daughter Audrey preceded him in death); sister, Felicia Pearson (brother Willie Grey Jackson preceded him in death); his beloved wife, Sarah M. Jackson; daughters, Sheron and Sybil; sons, William Jr., Gerard, and Gary; daughter-in-law, Latonya M. Jackson; twenty-one grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; in-laws, Anne Lee Henry f Philadelphia, Pa., Doris and Donald Moore of Baltimore, Md., Lucille and Roy Wilkins of Randallstown, Md., Judy and Alvin Rook of Baltimore, Md.; aunts and uncles, Doris Thompson, Velma Woodard, Virginia Howard, Katherine Jackson, Bonnie Jackson, Woodrow Jackson, William Earl Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.

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William L. Jackson

July 17, 1939 - June 19, 2004