Nelson Eugene Jackson, age 84, born and raised in Petersburg, VA, died June 22, 2011 in Panama City Beach Florida. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Peters Jackson; son, Steven Nelson Jackson; father, George Washington Jackson, Sr.; mother, Ruth Burnett Jackson; brothers, George Washington Jackson, Jr. and Robert Olin Jackson; and sisters, Ruth Elnora J. Slaughter and Helen Elizabeth J. Harrup. Mr. Jackson is survived by sister, Joan J. Fox; brother, Franklin â??Buddyâ? Randolph Jackson; sister-in-laws, Ellen Blake Jackson and Anne Blankenship Jackson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; Bellwood Flee Market friends; and former Fort Lee co-workers. Nelson was a retired federal employee and a World War II veteran. The family would like to express special appreciation to his sister, Joan Fox, and his nephew, Lloyd Fox, for their extensive, daily loving care. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Petersburg chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will follow on Thursday, June 30, at 10 a.m. in the Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. Condolences to the family may be registered at
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