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Obituary

Willie (Bill) Edward Jackson was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Mr. Allie Jackson (1966) and the late

Mrs. Mopsy B. Robinson Jackson (2005).

He was proceed in death by (wife) Evelyn Jackson; (son) Michael Jackson; (daughter) Julia Jackson;

(Granddaughter) Victoria Jackson; (brothers) Allen (Al) John “Melvin”, and (sister) Mary Alice.

He received his education at Simpson Road Elementary School and Booker T. Washington High
School.

Early in life, Bill acquired a love for golf while caddying for notable golfers at the Lincoln Country Club in

Atlanta, GA. Through this love of golf, Bill continued to practice his craft, playing at many clubs and

parks around the Country. He received recognition for his talent and for being a trailblazer – eventually
being honored publicly in several media outlets as one of the first Black semi-professional golfers.

In October of 1953, Bill married the love of his life, Evelyn Clark in Chicago, IL. Through this love and
union, 6 children were born. Bill was very proud of his children and the lives that they built for

themselves and their families.

Bill was a hard worker and was employed for many years at the Hershey Company. After retiring, Bill
continued to remain busy visiting friends and working as a driver for a local car dealership. He enjoyed

meeting people, hearing their stories, discussing golf and politics.

Bill was a very jovial person. He was larger than life and he left an impression upon all that met him. He

loved his family.

Bill leaves many to cherish his memory: four loving children, Clara Ann (Jeffrey) Barnes, Patricia
(Tyrone) Jackson, Jerome Jackson, James Jackson. Twenty Grandchildren, Sixteen great-

grandchildren, two devoted sisters Helen Miles and Ernestine Weems, Atlanta, GA; a host of nieces,

nephews, and cousins, others relatives and friends.