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Obituary For Willie B. Jackson, Sr.

The funeral services for the late Mr. Willie B. Jackson, Sr., who departed this life on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from the New Vision Worship Center in Sylvester, Georgia. Reverend Calvin Wells will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the Shipp's Funeral Home Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

Mr. Willie B. Jackson, Sr. (“Flunky”) was born on December 4, 1945, to the late Mr. Willie D. Jackson and Mrs. Flora Mae Mills in Worth County, Georgia.

At an early age, Willie B. professed Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and joined the Antioch Baptist Church. In his later years he joined the Hopewell Baptist Church after he married the love of his life. In 1966, Willie B. Jackson was united in Holy Matrimony to Geraldine Womack, a union that stood the test of time for 58 years, and was blessed with four children.

Willie B. was employed by the Worth County Board of Education as a bus driver and a mechanic for 34 years. His hobbies were hunting and fishing and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who were the joy of his life.

Our “Flunky” received his final call to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie D. Jackson and Flora Mae Mills, one son, Reginald Maurice Jackson, and four siblings, Aaron Jackson, Annie Mae Mills, John Mills, Jr., and Gloria Mills.

Willie B. leaves to cherish and celebrate his memories his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Geraldine Jackson; three son, Willie Ben (Teresa) Jackson, Jr. of Albany, GA, Randy Earl (Bobbie) Jackson of Sylvester, GA, Jerome (Jennifer) Jackson of Colquitt, GA; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; four brothers, Isiah (Li Jun) Monds of Miami, FL, Lester (Kimberly) Mills, Jr., Pastor Albert (Shirley) Mills, both of Albany, GA, Willie Fred Mills of Atlanta, GA; four sisters, Mary Mills of Albany, GA, Gwendolyn (Earl) Kelly, Minnie (Johnny) Jackson, Doris (Pastor Donald) Eady, all of Sylvester, GA; four sisters-in-law, Amanda Shaw of Stone Mountain, GA, Doretha (Jack) McLaughlin of Jonesboro, GA, Patricia Thurmond of Sylvester, GA, Brenda Hamilton of Sylvester, GA, two aunts, Katie Mae Jackson of Brooklyn, NY, Mary Watson of Albany, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Mother Geraldine Jackson and family, "We are so sorry for your loss." "Our deepest sympathy for you and your family." "Words fail to express our deep sorrow for your loss of Mr. Flunky." "Our heart goes out to you and your family." "The New Vision Worship Center Family"

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It sadden our hearts (The Toomer Family) to hear of the transition of "Flunky". "We wish to express our deepest condolences to you and your family." "Losing someone close is unexplainable. Sending our thoughts and prayers."

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My Deepest Condolences and prayers to the Family. Rose McCullors-Sutton.

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My sincere condolences to the family. May God peace and strength be with you all ❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Brenda Holiday & Family. Jackson Mississippi.

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My deepest condolences to the family on your loss. May God Bless you all with the strength to make it through this trying time. Much Love. Donald Crapp

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My deepest condolences to the family on your loss. May God Bless you all with the strength to make it through this trying time.

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Brother-in- law (Flunky) this is very hard. I love you and I'm truly gonna miss your love and especially your smile. You have been in my life from childhood and you were a Rock for our family. Thanks for all the special memories we shared. Thanks for loving me and my husband till the end. Thank you for everything you did for our family. First Charles, David, then Derrick, and now you. It's so hard to say goodbye to the ones we love so dear. Only God knows our pain and I believe that he will strengthen us to get through this time of sorry. I tried my best to show you how much I loved you while you lived. Sleep on brother-in- law, because you are not dead, just asleep. You will always live in my heart. ❤️ Your sister-in-law, Brenda Womack Hamilton 😢 Your favorite color is red, but I don't see a red candle so I'm going to do the rust color 💙💙

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Our condolences on the loss of your loved one. Sending up prayers to uplift your family, God Bless. Michael & Tersandria Haskins

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Sending love, hugs & prayers to the Jackson family.....We love & praying for u'all during this difficult time in life....Pastor Ronnie & Elect-lady Brenda (Drayton) Banks AND The New Vision Worship Center Family❣️🙏🏾

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My deepest sympathy to the family and friends Grover McCullors

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With heartfelt condolences, sending caring thoughts to the family of Mr. Jackson. May God provide you Peace and Comfort during your time of bereavement. Deborah Moore

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My deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family during this time. May God continue to bless and strengthen you all during this time. Sorry for you all's loss. Kivett Milton

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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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