Mr. Willie James Jackson Sr. (Bo) was born in the Old Hillsboro Community in Strong, AR, on July 26, 1930, to the late Bonie and Mamie Jones Jackson. On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, he departed this life at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, AR.
Willie was preceded in death by his spouse, Geraldine Paige Jackson; brothers-Barney Jackson, Ben Jackson, and Odell Jackson. sisters-Lizzie Mae Jackson, Elizabeth Jackson, Essie Mae Jackson, Daisy Jackson. One daughter-Marianetia Bullock Jones; son-Michael Andrew Jackson; Nephews-Ocie Washington and Ocie Jackson; one niece-Carolyn Jackson; and one grandson, Darry Jackson, Jr.
Willie leaves to cherish his precious memories of Sons-Melvin Bullock of Oakland, CA, Willie Jackson Jr (Sheila); Larry Jackson, Darry Jackson (Erma); Russell Jackson, all of El Dorado, AR; Jerry Jackson of Kansas City, MO. Daughters-Cynthia Jackson-Williams of El Dorado, AR, and Pamela Jackson of Oberlin, OH. Twenty-one grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Walkthrough visitation Thursday, July 8, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m. at Sims Mortuary, Funeral Service Friday July 9,2021 at 11:00a.m. at St. John Baptist Church, Interment will be at Bethlehem Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www.simsmortuary.com