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Cartoon” and “Underwater Rhymes.” The record was re- leased by TNT Records CEO Atron Gregory.
Later, the group signed with Tommy Boy Records and released “Doowutchyalike,” which paved the way for Digi- tal Underground’s debut album, Sex Packets, which in- cluded the legendary hit, “The Humpty Dance.” Both albums and the “Humpty” song achieved platinum sales certi- fications. Digital Under- ground expanded to include friends: DJ Fuze, Money B, Schmoovy-Schmoov, and Ra- mone “Pee Wee” Gooden. Dig- ital Underground’s manager, Atron Gregory heard of a kid in Marin that he thought Gre- gory should check out. That kid turned out to be Tupac.
In addition to his work with Digital Underground, Shock G found success as a solo artist, writer, and music producer. Greg was also known for his love and talents in fine arts. He produced Tupac Shakur's breakthrough platinum single "I Get Around" as well as guest starred on the single and music video and he went on to produce Tupac's "So Many Tears," from his multi-plat- inum album “Me Against the World.” With his Digital Un- derground band members,
Gregory appeared in the Dan Aykroyd directed comedy, “Nothing But Trouble,” ap- pearing as both “Shock-G” and “Humpty Hump.” George Clin- ton and P-Funk significantly influenced Gregory and he later had the opportunity to befriend and tour with his icon.
While enjoying a very suc- cessful musical career, Gre- gory was devoted to using his celebrity status to the benefit of all who were less fortunate. He loved nature and had a par- ticular affection for animals. Gregory was loved by a large family and circle of friends. His memory will be a blessing.
He was a consummate giver of love to all, and he will be missed.
Gregory is survived by: his mother, Shirley Kraft (Her- bert); father, Edward Racker (Sonya); brother, Kent Racker; sister, Elizabeth Racker; aunts, Pamela Jacobs, Maria Wade (Charles), Denise Duchemin, Kim Brinson and Elaine Spencer; nephew, ZaZu Racker and Dylan Alston; and cousin, Dede Cardenas; and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements en- trusted to RAY WILLIAMS FU- NERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
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by: his parents, Don and Erma Jackson; wife, Mattie Jackson; siblings, Harvey Streeter, Jim- mie Jackson, and Ernestine Shakoor; son, Eric Jackson; and great granddaughter, Jamiylah Washington.
He leaves to cherish fond memories: a loving and de- voted son, Kim (Tarshee) Jackson; son, Donald D. Jack- son (Sonya); stepdaughter, Donetta (Eddie) Camancho; grandchildren, Brendan (Kaylin) Jackson, Jameel (Za’Nike) Jackson, Kim Jack- son, II, Eric Jackson, Stacey Bell, Monique Jackson, Fer- min Bell, Erica Jackson and Danielle Jackson; great grand- children, Bralynn Jackson, Brendan Jackson, Jr., Riley Jackson, Caiden Jackson, Amari Bell, Karter Scoggins, Kia Jackson, Issac Bell and Kennedi Rollins; brother, El- more Jackson; sisters, Idean Jones, Annie Mae Scott, Rasheedah (David) Muham- mad, Mattie Wilkerson, Katie Williams, Doris Jackson, Lu- cille Lee, Sherry Williams Longs and Pearlie (Roger) Young; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The viewing will be held Friday, April 30, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00pm at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL. 33606.
We are asking family and friends to please follow the CDC Guidelines. Masks are re- quired. Arrangements en- trusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners
MR. DONALD JACKSON, JR.
Mr. Donald Jackson, Jr. of Tampa passed away Monday, April 19, 2021. Funeral serv- ices will be conducted Satur- day, May 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Av- enue with Dr. Julius Wynn, Sr., and Elder Ricardo Smith, officiating. Interment will fol- low.
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Mr. Donald Jackson, Jr., was a native of Barbour County, Alabama, and a resi- dent of Tampa for many years. He was employed by Sonet Marine, Inc. for 20 years as a Truck Driver.
After retirement he started his own business, Jackson’s Lawn Service until his health began to fail.
He was preceded in death
MR. GREGORY JACOBS
Mr. Gregory Edward Ja- cobs, died on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Known professionally as “Shock G” and by his alter ego “Humpty Hump,” he was an internationally known rapper, musician, actor and vocalist. He was the creator and lead vocalist for the hip hop group, Digital Underground.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 1, at 12:00 Noon at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 2102 N. Lowe Street, with Reverend Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr., Pastor, officiating. Interment will fol- low in Parklawn Memorial Cemetery, 2966 Belcher Road, Dunedin, FL 34698.
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fifteen minutes prior to serv- ice time for the opportunity to view service via Live Stream.
Gregory was a native of New York City and moved to Tampa with his parents in 1969. He was educated in the local schools of Hillsborough County, attending Chamber- lain High School. Gregory fur- thered his education and attended Hillsborough Com- munity College where he en- rolled in piano classes and studied music theory. He dis- played a passion for music as a young child and as a teenager, he enjoyed amateur success as a local DJ and radio personal- ity with WTMP radio, the city’s primary radio station at the time.
While Deejaying, he real- ized that he could not dismiss his passion for the piano, which had been introduced to him at the age of 9 by his mother, Shirley.
This passion was also culti- vated by his grandma Gloria, who attended Julliard in her late teens and was a pianist.
In 1985, after playing local gigs, Gregory set his sights be- yond Tampa and moved to Los Angeles in search of greater opportunities. He played key- boards for local artists in Los Angeles for a brief time before moving to the Bay area, where he found work in a local music store. It was there that Gre- gory created the now infamous and world celebrated Digital Underground with his friend, Chopmaster J.
Gregory penned, produced and performed the first recording, a 12” inch record with the songs, “Your Life’s A
IN LOVING MEMORIES
LYCURGUS PATRICK April 25, 1949 – April 30, 2020
“When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little – but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, miss me – but let me go.”
From your loving wife, Fay and family.
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