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Obituary For Walter Lee "Walt Lee" Jackson

Walter Lee “Walt Lee” Jackson was born March 29, 1959, in Bartow, GA to the parentage of late A.B. Jackson and Leola Hall Jackson.

He made his transition from labor reward Thursday, September 28th, 2023 at a local hospital.

Homegoing Celebration will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 1:00 P. M. at Pierce Grove Baptist Church, 3673 Bostic Mill Road, Bartow, GA 30413.

Interment will be held in the Tarver Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 4411 Tarver Grove Baptist Church Road, Bartow, GA.

Public Viewing will be held Friday, Oct. Oct. 6 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

“Walt Lee” was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and was a 1977 graduate of Wadley High School.

Early in life he united with Tarver Grove Baptist Church where he remained until his demise fulfilling all of his duties assigned. Early years he took pride in being a member of T. G. A softball team in Louisville GA. He also served as troupe leader of Jefferson County Boy Scouts and Snowden Lodge #216..

He retired at Cooper Machine Shop where he was a welder. He was also owner of Jackson Lawn Care Service where touched many lives with a smile making sure that his work represented him.

Walter Lee is preceded in death by his parents, A.B. Jackson, Leola Jackson, a sister Sherylene Jackson and mother- in- law Elizabeth Gibbons.

Survivors include his lovely wife of eleven years Angela Gibbons Jackson, Wadley, Georgia. Sons: Preantion Moye, Louisville, GA., Jakaden “Boo Boo” Jackson, Wadley, GA; sister and brother: Annie Jackson, Bartow, Ga, Ellen Jackson, Bartow, GA, Bobby Jackson, Barton, FL, Ernest Jackson, Bartow, GA, Daryl Braswell, Statesboro, GA; steps children; Antwonia (Charles) Opara, Aiken, SC, Tishira Gibbons, Augusta, GA; children he raised as his own: Kevin, Keith, Kayonna, Treanna, Kendra, Daryl, Lorrie, Bryant; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law; Gracie Gibbons, Swainsboro, Ga, Tyrone (Pomeka) Gibbons, Davisboro, GA, Lee Brantley, Louisville, GA; grandchild: Marquis Price, Aiken, SC; aunts and uncle: Bessie Thomas, Wadley, GA, Lilly Mae Tarver, Bartow, GA, Daisy Green, Bartow, GA, Maggie Williams, Wadley, GA Martha Ann Howard, Wadley, GA, Ethel Anderson, Wadley, GA, Margaret Wilson, Marie (Leon) Stanley, Augusta, GA, Judith Walker, Dorothy Landers and Lyvette (Alton) McGruder, Louisville, GA, Samuel (Sandra) Walker, Elpaso, TX, Sylvester (Anita) Hill, Lithonia, GA, Pearl Stone, Davisboro, GA, Cleo Stone, Tommy Lee (Regina) Stone, Sandersville, GA, Gracie Johnson, California, Fred Stone, Jr, Atlanta, GA;.; a multitude of nieces, nephews, several great nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

To the family of Walter Lee Jackson, to be absent from the body is present with the Lord. I'll always remember growing up together with his family. Riding the school bus and enjoying when times were beautiful. My deepest condolences to the family. May the Lord keep you all close to him now and always. God bless, Sybil Lawrence Turner

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It will be little things that we remember—hugs, smiles, laughters, conversations —and although it is hard right now, the memories of these things will become tools to push away the pain. Please accept our sincerest condolences and know that we are praying for God's deliverance of comfort, healing, peace and strength to the family during this most difficult time. Much Love and Many Blessings, Mr. and Dr. Eddie Kitchens and Family Stockbridge, Georgia

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My deepest condolences to the Jackson family my prayers goes out to the family he was a great man of God every time I would see him at the store playing lottery he would always say you doing anything with it and I say no he go to smiling as always he's a great man he will truly be missed by family,friends, coworkers

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Family I am sorry for your loss and I would've attended but unfortunately Gloria is being funeralized Saturday the 7th also but I will be with y'all on spirit Love y'all Larry

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Sending my love and heartfelt condolences to the Jackson family. Wal Lee was loved and respected by many for always being the great man that he was. I had the pleasure of knowing him from my childhood in Bartow and all of my memories of him are fond. He even visited me in a dream this week. I have full confidence that he is resting in perfect peace.🙏🏾🕊️~Jenny

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🙏 for the family

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To the father of my son ,your life shined here on thus earth I no its even 100 time brighter now.You will always be missed (Jackson)that's what I us to call you..it's hard to believe, but I no it's real....❤️

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He always had a smile and a hug for you. My condolences to the family.

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You will be missed My Friend . Truly Missed

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My sincerest condolences to the family. I pray that God be your strength, your comfort and whatever in this hour. Your faith is strong and it will see you through!🙏🏽

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This is a tremendous loss. You will not find a better person to help you in a time of need and ask for nothing in return. It was my absolute pleasure to have known you and I will truly miss you "old man". Thank you for all you did for me!

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Condolences to the Jackson family. Wal Lee will be truly missed. He loved every child he ever came in contact with. One of the fastest men to ever play softball . This is a major loss for the city of Bartow—- Rest easy my friend, Lechelle

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 I extend my deepest condolences to the family during this very difficult time. Walter Lee will definitely missed Sydney L. Grant 

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Our Deepest Condolences to you and your family and families members may the Lord keep you'll in his loving arms and care Mary and Robert Carter 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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