Alton Jackson

JACKSON, Alton Adley - Age 71, of Linden, died Sunday, November 8, 2020.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, November 13, 2020 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton.  Pastor Willis Hurley officiating. Burial in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Fenton.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday from 1-4 and 6-8 PM and Friday from 12:00 PM until the time of the service.  Those desiring may make contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Alton was born January 29, 1949 in Buchanan County, VA, the son of Glenn and Katherine (Estep) Jackson.  He was a 1967 graduate of Hurley High School in Hurley, VA and he received an Associates Degree from the Detroit College of Business.  Alton married Kathleen Ann Webster on March 29, 1968, they were happily married for 43 years and she preceded him in death on November 15, 2011. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army.  Alton retired from GM Pontiac Motors.  He was a member and associate pastor of Free Unity General Baptist Church in the Fellowship Association.  He also was a member of the Fenton V.F.W. Curtis Wolverton Post #3243.  Alton enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, fishing, and was an animal lover.

Surviving are: 3 children, Dennis (Jody) Jackson of Linden, Stephan (Nichol) Jackson of Swartz Creek, and Alisha Jackson (Rick Sisk) of Cumming, GA; 4 grandchildren, Kaytie Kelly of Grand Blanc, Carly Jackson of Linden, Blake Jackson of Swartz Creek, and Marisa Jackson of Swartz Creek; brother, Raybon (Narda) Jackson of Holly; sisters, Bolena Coleman of Linden, Juda Jackson of Linden, and Nadine (Tony) Justus of Virginia; and several nieces, nephews, and grand dogs.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Benny, Eddie, and Danny Jackson.  Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.