Bruce Allen Jackson
November 5, 1961 ~ August 25, 2018
Bruce Allen Jackson was born November 5, 1961 in Lone Star, Texas to O’Neal and Rozell Jackson. Mr. Jackson passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 in Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, Texas.
Bruce was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Ore City. He served as the church landscaper until his health failed him. He received his education foundation from Jefferson ISD in Jefferson, Texas. While in school in Jefferson, Bruce played baseball where he was a fierce pitcher and homerun hitter. He held several little league baseball records.
Mr. Jackson met and married his high school sweetheart, Winifred Louise Davis on January 30, 1981, in Marshall. Texas and to this union two children were born, Passion and Brandon.
Bruce loved working with children, fishing, and landscaping his yard. He served as a role model, motivator and educator. Some children that he considered his own children and grandchildren are, Jonathan Shepherd, Jonathan Juwan Shepherd, Tristan Davis-Hartfield, Jaden Davis, Madison Davis, and many more.
Bruce earned his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Wiley College while working as a night custodian at Marshall Memorial Hospital in Marshall, Texas. He graduated from Walden University in Minnesota with his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and studied at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas to be a certified Educational Diagnostician.
After 24 years of educating the youth, he decided to retire in December 2017 from Pine Tree ISD in Longview, Texas where he taught second grade. He started his teaching career in Longview ISD as a Community Liaison for J. L. Everhart. Bruce served at Wilmer Hutchins I.S.D. as the TEK Coordinator. After several years of teaching, he returned to Jefferson ISD to teach elementary students. He also taught at W.B. Travis Elementary School in Marshall ISD, and he was named KSLA News 12 Teacher of the Week and Educator of the Year. Other schools he educated students were John Neely Bryan Elementary School at Dallas ISD, Moore Elementary School in Marshall ISD and Birch Elementary School at Pine Tree ISD. He worked as a Truck Driver, Security Guard, Pipe Splitter, and Satellite Installer. He was a member of NEA-Dallas, Texas State Teachers Association, American Federation of Teachers( AFT), and Association of Texas Professional Educators.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Gloria Jean Jackson-Jimmerson.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife of 37 years, Winifred L. Jackson; one son, Brandon A. Jackson of St. Louis Park, MN; one daughter, Passion L. Jackson-Norris (Jarrin) of Garland, TX; one grandson, Jerrin Jackson Phelps Norris; five brothers, Elmer (Vicki) of Vacaville, CA; Ronnie of Dallas, Calvin (Jani) of Lone Star, Rickey (Diane) of Frisco, and Kenneth of Lone Star; two sisters, Marilyn (Larry) of Balch Springs and Sharon of San Antonio; father and mother-in-law, Felton, Jr. and Yvonne Davis; brothers-in-law, Connice Davis of Ft. Worth and Terry Jimmerson of Lone Star; sisters-in-law Barbara Staley (Raymond) and Angela Davis; one uncle, Robert Jackson of Midwest, OK; five aunts, Jo Nell Morrow and Estelle Walter both of Longview, Shirley Jackson and Elsie Jackson both of Lone Star, Berlene Hall of Oakland, CA, Francis Morrow of Ore City and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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So sorry to hear this news. Anything I can do, just ask.
My prayer and love goes out to the Jackson family.
My deepest sympathies and prayers for you all.
Our thought and prayers are with the family.
Winifred, Praying for you and your family .
My deepest condolences for your loss. May the Comfortor be with the Jackson and the Davis family during the days ahead.
I wish I could be there to celebrate your LIFE and all that you contributed to so many others… I miss you already. .. your quiet strength, your giving heart, your knowledge and passion to share it. I wish I could have said goodbye. But I don’t mourn for you because I know you’re in a better place, I only mourn for those you had to leave behind with the vessel we are familiar with. May God have your spirit cloaked in His grace and surrounded by the love of your parents and sister who went before you. Until we are reunited again… I love you Uncle Bruce Jackson. Love, your niece Karina
May the peace of Christ abide with you all through this sad time.
Winifred; May God, through Jesus, give you, your children, your grandchildren, and all of your family and friends His peace, His comfort and all that Only He knows is needed, and that only He has the Power to give. Blessings & Love, from The Brown, Crowe, Jeffery, and Smith Family.
My deepest sympathy to Mrs.Winifred Jackson and family in the passing of Mr. Bruce Jackson, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother-in law, uncle and friend. Prayers lifted for peace, love , strength and comfort. Lessie / NEA
My deepest sympathy to Mrs.Winifred Jackson and family in the passing of Mr. Bruce Jackson, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother-in law, uncle and friend. Prayers lifted for peace, love , strength and comfort. Lessie / NEA
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Prayers for your family during this time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love, prayers and angels to comfort you and the Jackson and Davis family.
My prayers are with you. Mr. Jackson and I taught 2nd grade together. He will truly be missed. May God comfort your hearts.
You have my heartfelt condolences, Winifred . You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers . May God surround you, your children and family with strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Winifred, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family at this time of sorrow. May God wrap his arms around each of you and give you strength. Faye
May God bless your hearts during this time of sorrow.
So very sorry for your loss Winfred prayers for you and your family
Praying for the family
May God lift you up during your time of need prayers go to my family love you all stay strong
Winfred and family, I’m saddened to read of the passing of your husband, dad, son, uncle, and grandpa. That was a very nice video depicting his life over the years. Lest be reminded that our Lord doesn’t make mistakes. When your heart feels heavy from missing him, think of the memories you all created, his favorite song, food or even the unforgettable vacation that you all took. I will be in prayer that God grants you all comfort and peace during this time of bereavement and grieving . ((Hugs to all of you)) thinking of you Winfred. Tamara
Winifred, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Praying for you and your family that the Lord will give you comfort, peace and strength. Prayerfully, Angela Dews
Winifred & Family, Our thoughts and prayers lift you all up during this difficult time.
You will be truly missed!
Winifred, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May you find comfort in the Lord. I pray that He will provide you with the strength to endure.
God bless the family!!! Mr. Jackson was my mentor and a very good role model to me!!! He pushed me as an educator and man to be the best me! I Truly can say I wouldn’t be in the place I’m now in if it weren’t for him!
With deepest sympathy on your loss. May the promises of God that your loved one is with him and we will all be united in heaven be of a small comfort during this time.
Always a kind man.
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God will comfort you during this time.
Winifred, We are sorry to hear of the death of your husband. Please accept our heartfelt condolences as you lay him to rest. Our prayers for you and your family.
Praying God’s blessings be with you and family.
Condolences to the family during this time of grief! May God continue to bless your family in the days ahead.
I would just like to offer my deepest regards to the Jackson family and let them know how greatly I appreciate knowing MR. Bruce Jackson some people do not have the honor in their life to meet an educator, friend, and co-worker of his caliber. He introduced himself as a stranger and after working together planning only a few times it was like we had know each other much longer our ideals aligned and he always cared about his students no matter what and every student loved MR. Jackson this is a true gift! He taught me so much I only hope to carry on what he did with out even trying. I will pray for your family and that all of your wonderful memories will give you something to go back to.
I would just like to offer my deepest regards to the Jackson family and let them know how greatly I appreciate knowinyg MR. Bruce Jackson some people do not have the honor in their life to meet an educator, friend, and co-worker of his caliber. He introduced himself as a stranger and after working together planning only a few times it was like we had know each other much longer our ideals aligned and he always cared about his students no matter what and every student loved MR. Jackson this is a true gift! He taught me so much I only hope to carry on what he did with out even trying. I will pray for your family and that all of your wonderful memories will give you something to go back to. I know his memories, stories, lessons in life and academics will live on along with that wonderful laugh that I can’t help but hear every time I think about him.
Winfred you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers! So sorry for your loss. May God keep you in his arms too give you the comfort and peace you will need during these difficult times!
I would just like to offer my deepest regards to the Jackson family and let them know how greatly I appreciate knowing MR. Bruce Jackson some people do not have the honor in their life to meet an educator, friend, and co-worker of his caliber. He introduced himself as a stranger and after working together planning only a few times it was like we had know each other much longer our ideals aligned and he always cared about his students no matter what and every student loved MR. Jackson this is a true gift! He taught me so much I only hope to carry on what he did with out even trying. I will pray for your family and that all of your wonderful memories will give you something to go back to.
My condolences on your lost, my God be with you and keep you in his grace
I miss you Daddy!!!