Donald Ray Jackson

Celebrating the Life of Donald Ray Jackson

Sunrise: October 24, 1946

Sunset: June 28, 2025

Donald Ray Jackson was born on October 24^th, 1946, in Magnolia, Arkansas to the union of Marlin and Queen Ester Jackson. He received his formal education within the Magnolia Public School System and later relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Donald accepted Christ at an early age. He continued his spiritual growth later in life and was united with the Ark of the New Covenant Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Paster Issac T Bailey Sr. He was known as Deacon Jack, and he faithfully served for over 30 years until he was not able to physically attend.

Donald was affectionately known as, “Don, Jack, Papa and Brother Jack.” Donald grew up working with his father. He had many stories about how his father would make him cut the grass and if it wasn’t right he would make him do it over until it was. His father would often say, “If you do a job … do it right.” This was certainly the motto that he lived by no matter what he was doing he aimed to do it right. He had a strong work ethic and was known for his auto-mechanic work, which he taught us all how to check oil, change tires/brakes, keep a full tank of gas, and make sure our cars were ready for the winter.

On Saturday, June 28^th, 2025, God called Donald Ray Jackson home. He is preceded in death by Parents: Marlin and Queen Ester Jackson, Brothers: Leo Jackson, Larry Jackson and Charlies Jackson, Daughter: Aletha Ward, Sisters: Lizzie Shaw and Bobbie Goodwin and Sister-in-Law: Gail Cumby.

Donald leaves to love and cherish his memory to his loving wife, Dorothy Jackson, Daughters: Sheryl Jackson and Sandra Harris,  Brother: Walter Wilson, Brother-in-law: Milton (Mattie) Dyer, Sister-in-Law: Bettye (Dunbar) Prewitt and Son in Law: George Ward Jr.

Nephews: Roy Chappel, Kelly Goodwin, Kenny Cumby and Ronald Cumby

Nieces: China Goodwin, Diania (James) Benjamin. Debbie (Wesley) Jackson, Teri Cumby and Donna Cumby

Grandchildren: Mandrell (Shae) Harris, Tonia Harris and Tamikio (Harvey) Vasser

Great Grandchildren: Kyrie Harris, Ciera Williams, Tiera Harris, Yazmeen Harris, Eric (Neah) Vasser, Marquis Harris, Harvey Vasser Jr and Mandrell Harris, Jr

Longtime friends and family, Otto Roberts, Elder Butler, Roquemore Family, Bailey Family and a host of other nieces, nephews, great-great grandchildren, family and friends.

II Timothy 4:7

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Acknowledgment:

The family of the late Mr. Donald Ray Jackson acknowledges with sincere appreciation the many comforting messages, floral tributes and other expressions of kindness through thought, deeds and prayers.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 8, at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, in Milwaukee, from 11:00 AM until the time of Service at 12:00 PM. Interment to follow at Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee. Repast at the Brown Deer Boathouse, 7835 North Green Bay Road, Brown Deer, Wisconsin.

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