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Billy Jo Jackson

08/21/1934 - 02/05/2026

Obituary For Billy Jo Jackson

MR. BILLY JOE JACKSON – Age 91, - Of LaFayette, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1934 to his late parents, Oscar Jackson and Violet G. Robbs Jackson. He was preceded by his sisters, Dorothy Jackson, brothers, James Miller “Samp” Jackson, Donald Jackson, and Chester Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a life member of Prospect Baptist Church, a retired Truck Driver with Pilot Freight Service, and a cattle farmer.

He is lovingly survived by his nephew, Gerald (Vanessa) Stallings of Martinez, Georgia; sister, Lillie Mae Griffin; brother, Marvin (Betty) Jackson, all of LaFayette, Georgia; sister-in-law, Carolyn Jackson; aunts, Martha Harris, and Robbie Anderson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family, friends, and his church family.

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00 P. M. at Prospect Baptist Church, 194 Prospect Church Road, LaFayette, Georgia with Pastor Jeffrey Scott Copeland and other Ministers officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment, LaFayette City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.


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Lillie Mae ,Marvin and family so sorry to hear about Billy Joe passing,may God,prayers and love from our family comfort you in this time of bereavement ,love you❤

Vanessa Taylor-Perry

Gerald,Vanessa,Alex and Taylar you are in our prayers as always. We know the pain of losing Billy Joe. We grieve with you. Billy Joe will remain a giant in our hearts. Rest Easy. Your Mama Rose Trimble and Sister Teresa Trimble-Smith

Teresa Trimble Smith

Mr. Jackon or UNK as Gerald would call you, Gerald and I work together, and I heard so much about you. It was like I knew you personally. When I heard the news, it was a blow to my heart. I know you will truly be missed on this side of heaven, but we know when God calls, that's one we all must answer one day. For now, take your rest. My condolence to the entire family. Gerald, you know that you are in my prayers and my family and I will continue to lift you up along this journey.

Lakeiba Davis

My condolence to the family and loved ones. My prayers are with the two surviving siblings! Rest in peace, Cousin, Bill.🕊️💐💙

George Frank Jackson

The days of man are three score and ten years and if by reason of strength four score years Honor thy Father and Mother that thy days may be long BillyJ Jo got all GOD promised and then some and we know he honored Mr Jim and Ms Violet He is done with the trouble of this world and gone home to be with the LORD A well lived life that will forever linger in our hearts and minds Sleep on take your rest we love you but GOD loves you best

Marvin L Henderson

Sending MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS 😭💔

Bonita North

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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