Charles Jackson

CHARLES LEE JACKSON Charles Lee Jackson was born January 8, 1952, to Robert and Luvenia Jackson in Gunnison, Mississippi. At the the age of ten he moved to Chico, California with his family, where he resided. He graduated from Chico High School in 1970, and graduated from Butte College's Alcohol and Drug Studies Program in 2002. He became involved with the Black Butterflies, which contributed to his successful change in life and he then had a passion to help others. He also turned to the Lord to give him the strength to overcome his weaknesses. Life was always work in progress that never ended. Charles worked for Blue Shield for many years and finished his career working for Chico Unified School District, a custodian. Charles life revolved around his family, especially his son and two grandsons. He enjoyed cars, particularly his "66 GTO" and his Lincoln he named "Sexy Lady." He loved music and always had a smile that could light a room up and had a heart of gold, always worrying about others, before himself. He will be greatly missed, as he had a positive impact on so many lives. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother: Celvin "Billy" Jackson, sisters: Barbara J. Jackson and Bertha M. Newton. He is survived by his son Jody (Patrice) Jackson, two grandsons Jaydon and Colton Jackson of Chico, two brothers: Robert Jackson Jr. of Chico, CA, Leroy Jackson of Paradise, CA, six sisters: Alice Rogers of Greenville, MS, Maggie (Odell) Myles of Oroville, CA, Bettye Jackson of Upland, CA, Gloria (Ricky) Greenwade of Chico, CA, Annette (Ronnie) Hartman of Chico, CA, Jeanette Jackson of Napa, CA, hosts of nieces/nephews and cousins. Memorial Service will be held Saturday March 22, 2014 at 11:00 am at The Faith Temple COGIC, 1335 Davis St. ,Chico, CA with a graveside and reception to follow.