Battle Mortuary | Panama City, FL

Obituary For Brother Eugene Jackson, Jr.

Eugene Jackson Jr. 39, received the gift of life on March 10, 1982 to the Eugene Sr. and Loretta Broxton Jackson in Panama City, Florida.

He accepted Christ into his life at an early age. He was a faithful member of Carter Temple First Born Church for 30 years. He loved Sunday school, and serving the Boys to Men Ministry and Media Ministry. He was also a member of Second Chance of Northwest Florida where he enjoyed the TBI Community.

Being raised in Panama City, Eugene attended the public schools of Bay County. Upon graduating from high school, he furthered his education at Gulf Coast, aspiring to become an educator. His desire to learn led him to teach himself Spanish to better assist himself as well as others, especially his customers while working at Burger King, Radio Shack, Home Depot and Sprint. He used his gifts to easily learn by mentoring and tutoring young men in math.

In 2008, Eugene sustained a traumatic brain injury as a result of a car accident. Through the years he remained resilient. In his leisure, he enjoyed watching wrestling and marvel movies. After attending a diabetic youth camps at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, from there he became a lifelong UF Gator fan.

On Friday, October 1, 2021 Eugene entered peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Nellie Pittman; a dear great aunt, Christira Blocker; and his therapy dog, “Nike”.

He leaves to cherish his legacy and resilience; parents, Eugene and Loretta Jackson of Panama City, Florida; one brother, Jesse Jackson of Fort Stewart, Georgia; two sisters, Jenita Broxton of Midway, Florida and Marvina (Antonio) Sinclair of Warner Robins, Georgia; nieces, Christina McMann, Jaida Jackson, Aliyah Jackson, Nevaeh Jackson, Moriah Jackson and Ava Sinclair; special nephew and fellow UF Gator fan, Christian McMann; dedicated friends, Bobby Harris, BJ Cutter, Joshua Arguelles, Jason Godfrey, Lorraine Younavjak, Leroy Dorsett, Thomas Hodges and beloved barber, Mr. Clem Pickney; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Family will receive friends at Battle Mortuary on Friday, October 8th from 3-7p.m.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held Saturday, October 9th at 11:00a.m. at Carter’s Temple First Born Church with Pastor Bradford Johnson, Prophet James Horne, Minister Ray Arlington, Minister Duane Broxton and Minister Leroy Dorsett officiating. Interment will follow in the Redwood Cemetery in Panama City with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Battle Mortuary of Panama City.

Guest Book

My Sincerest condolences to my Panama City/Tallahassee Family..Nita B...I am truly sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers!!

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Dearest family, Heartfelt condolences to you all.Praying for God's peace and comfort . Love you all , Marilyn

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You will be missed as my friend as a 🐊 love you 😘

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There are a million memories of gene im sure everyone could share.Such a great person to have in your life. High-school best friends along with Bobby,Terry, Josh,Aaron,Tommy,Crowe, And Mike Weaver.Just to name a few. His humor and positivity are carried on with everyone he knew. Whenever you needed a friend he was there for you.I can't think of a memory with him that doesn't include a smile with it. I love you Mean Gene , we all do and we miss you. -B.J

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Jenita, has been one of my best friends since 18 yrs old in college. So I consider her and her family to be my family. You all have all been faithful, in the fight for Jr's health and well being throughout his life...well done family. As Jr. has now ceased from his labor and has entered into joy of our Lord in glory. It was a pleasure getting to meet Jr. and seeing the love & support of his family for him through the years. You all are in our thoughts and prayers... for the earth has no sorrow that a touch from Heaven cannot heal. I pray for healing for this family in his physical absence, for he will be missed you but I pray that you will experience divine comfort from the Lord. Family remember, God is too faithful to be unjust and too loving to ever be unkind. To Mr. and Mrs. Jackson...Jenita, Tina and Jesse, God bless and keep you all during this time of bereavement! Love and prayers, Aubria and Troy Scott

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Loretta, Eugene, Nita, Jessie, Tina and family. We love you and sympathize with what you are going through. Take comfort in knowing that you did the very best you could for Junior. He was blessed to have such a loving family. Now he is at peace resting with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Your Family, The Broxton Family Reunion Committee, Caryville, FL.

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I'm BJ Cutter's mama Gene has been like one of my kids for years he called me mama T my heart was broken when I found out he was the most thoughtful and sweetest boy ever I loved him like he was my own scratch that he was mine him BJ And Bob were inseparable they loved each other so much. When BJ was in the army and was gone Gene would bake cookies or a cake and would come visit me he wanted to make sure I was ok my thoughts and prayers are with y'all I loved him so much

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The memories, the laughs and jokes, clowning on each other through the pain....it will never die. Junior, you were such an amazing guy. You put up a hard fight and from the looks of things, you won!! Take your rest, friend! ❤

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What a beautiful obit!

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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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