Robert Edward Jackson

Obituary For Robert Edward Jackson

Robert Edward Jackson
February 12, 1947 - November 27, 2025

Robert Edward Jackson, 78, of Appomattox, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was born on February 12, 1947 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, to the late Robert
and Cora E. Jackson.

Ed, as he was affectionately called, accepted Christ at an early age and joined Peaks Baptist Church in Prospect, VA. He was a faithful member over the years until his health began to decline. He served on the Trustee Board and sang with the Male Chorus. Ed worked for Taylor Manufacturing for many years, with his last employment at Thomasville Furniture Company where he worked for 35
years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was a member of the Walker Hunting Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Cora E. Jackson; son, Vincent Jackson; daughter, Karen Jackson; sisters Sarah Jones, Mae Lottie Johnson and Virgie Nance; brothers James and Charles Jackson;
step-daughters Marlene Ferguson and Serena Green; granddaughter, LaShya Jackson; close friends - Joe Ross, Fred Jones, and Hershey Diggs

He is survived by his wife of the home, Delores M. Jackson; sons, Michael Jackson (Julia) of Farmville, VA, Roderick Jackson (Gina) of Nelson, VA, and Nakia ‘Puff’ Johnson; daughter, Tomeka Scott; step-children Donald
Ferguson (Andrea), Joe Ferguson (Katha) and Ruby Kelso (Neal); sisters Mary Johnson (Roosevelt), Viola Jackson, Doris Allen, Brenda Jackson, Alice Staples (Danny), Loveline Faggins, and Sheila Jackson; brothers, Jerry
Walker (Jennie) and Thomas Jackson (Deloris); sisters-in-law, E. Darlene Hix of Hampton, VA and Genessa H. Jackson of Appomattox, VA; brother-in-law, Robert E. Hix of Pamplin, VA; grandchildren, Shavon, Tay (L. A.), Michael Jr., Shatara, Nakia, Taykia, Dayuan, Desray, A’anyhil; eight step-grandchildren; close friends - Alvin Beasley, Plummer Jones, and David Franklin; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation: Dec 3

02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Bland-Reid Funeral Home
413 Griffin Boulevard
Farmville, VA 23901

Funeral Service: Dec 4

01:00 PM

Peaks Baptist Church
1948 Peaks Rd
Prospect, VA 23960