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Obituary For Curtis J. Jackson
Curtis J. โJamalโ Jackson, 65, of Columbus, GA, passed on Friday, April 10, 2026 in Columbus, GA.
Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1 Nuckols Road, Phenix City, AL with Pastor Gregory Sutton, officiating. There will be No Public Viewing.
Born on March 13, 1961, in Albany, Georgia, Curtis Jamal Jackson was the son of Isaac Jackson Jr. and Dennie Jackson-Cross. He graduated from Daugherty High School in 1979 and initially attended Albany State University before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Throughout his military career, he traveled extensively, with experiences in Germany and California. He later accepted Christ as his Lord and risen Savior under the guidance of Rev. Dr. Landon Alexander in Columbus, GA.
In 1988, Jamal met Deborah Alexander, whom he quickly declared to be his future wife. The couple married in 1990, and enjoyed 36 years of unconditional love and devotion. Jamal was a devoted father and hero to his three children: AnaStaja, Bryan, and Brandon.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed various hobbies. You could find Jamal playing basketball and coaching AAU and Midnight basketball leagues. He also enjoyed working out, playing tennis, tinkering with cars, learning new skills, cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs, or watching movies and tv shows, especially the comedic performances of Kountry Wayne. He was a role model and father figure to many in his community.
Jamal was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Isaac and Bettie Jackson; and father-in-law, William Alexander Jr.
He peacefully departed this life on April 10, 2026, surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. He leaves to celebrate his life his devoted wife, Deborah Jackson; loving mother, Dennie Jackson-Cross; cherished children, Nastjata Witherspoon, Bryan (Destini) Jackson, and Brandon (Aaliyah Tucker) Jackson; buddy, Tyson; granddaughter, Dejah Woodall; and a host of siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will cherish his memory.
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Condolences to the family of Curtis Jackson. May God comfort your hearts and guard your minds. Cherish your memories and tell the next generation about Curtis. May God rest the soul of my childhood friend, schoolmate and neighbor Curtis ' CJ' Jackson. Dougherty Trojan 4 Life, A Soldier's Soldier 'This We'll Defend'.
Sending my condolences to the Jackson family. So sorry for the loss of your love one. From Jackie Upshaw Houston,family Albany, GA
I will forever hear your voice in my head yelling out "Nephewwwwwww". I LOVE YOU UNC. So many of our moments shaped the man I am today.
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My Brother, my Friend, my Twinnie Twin. This is a tough one for all of us. We're all going to miss you. I'm going to miss our talks our laughs, FaceTime with your NailahGrace. You were a living testimony. Rest Easy.Love you, Brother
With deepest sympathy, may God bring comfort and healing during this difficult time. Rest well cousin Curt, you will be missed ๐๐ฟ
Growing eating those pancakes he used to cook...fluffy like Ihop
And dressings up , ironing clothes just to go to the gas on Ft Benning.
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