Mr. Joseph Jackson, Jr., 80, of North Little Rock, AR departed this life on Monday, March 3, 2025. He was born August 26, 1944 in Little Rock, AR to the late Joseph Jackson, Sr. and Bessie Lee (Anderson) Jackson. He grew up in McAlmont, Arkansas. He
attended school in McAlmont and graduated from the Pulaski County Training School at the remarkable age of 16. Undeterred by this early success, Joseph pursued his education further and earned a master’s degree in education at the age of 21.
Joseph’s career took him to various schools, where he eventually became a principal and administrator for Job Corps. Although he had the potential to pursue a professional baseball career as a pitcher, he chose education as his calling, inspired by his mother’s teaching profession.
Joseph is preceded in death by his three siblings: Mary L. Jackson (May), twins Elmer and Thelma Louise Jackson Thompson;
Left to cherish his memories are his former wife, Ella Mae Mckenzie, with whom he shared four children: Theopolis Jackson, Reginald E. Jackson Sr., Devin D. Jackson, and his only daughter, Tarria M. Jackson. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren, nephews, and nieces, other relatives and friends.
In the community, Joseph was known as Mr. Jackson, a title earned due to the immense respect and admiration he garnered from the residents. He carried love and compassion for everyone he knew in the neighborhood where he grew up and resided until his passing. Joseph expressed his deep love for his neighborhood and stated that he would remain there until the
end of his life, which he did.
Joseph Jackson Jr. was a man of integrity, love, and peace.
Mr. Jackson's visitation will be held 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday, March 14, 2025 at the funeral home chapel.
A Celebration of Life service for Mr. Jackson will be held 10:00 am, Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ, 5901 Holly Street, Wrightsville, AR, followed by interment at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, 8507 Hwy 161, NLR, AR.
Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock, AR. "IN YOUR TIME OF NEED...WE CARE."
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