Sonny "J.B." Jackson's Obituary
J. B. “Sonny” Jackson Jr. age 70, passed away the 30th day of August, 2018 at his home in Germantown, TN.Sonny was born in Paris, Tx. on September 10, 1947 to J. B and Katherine Loraine Jackson.He was a 1965 graduate of Roxton High School and went on to play professional baseball for the Cleveland Indians organization. Sonny was proceeded in death by his parents and son, Joel Brian “Jody” Jackson. He is survived by his wife Sheila Gayle Jackson and his son Jeffrey Blake Jackson of Nashville, TN.; sister Sandra Jackson of Linden, TX.; and Denny Jackson of Midlothian, TX.Sonny was President of Memphis Consumer Credit Corporation from 1985 to when he retired in 2012. He was well admired and respected by his colleagues and employees.Sonny was also well respected for being active in coaching sports to include baseball, football and basketball, as well as doing so for his own sons Jody and Jeffrey.Sonny also enjoyed other activities of hunting, fishing, golfing and singing country music.Sonny had a deep love and admiration for the game of Baseball. He was a true student and teacher of the game.He was deeply loved by his family and friends and all who knew him.The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 4 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with the memorial service to be held Wednesday, September 5 at 1:00 p.m. All services will be held at Memorial Park 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119 “Celebrating Life…Behind the Stone Wall”Memorial contributions can be made to Hickory Grove Cemetery, PO Box 354 Roxton, TX 75477
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