C. Jackson Obituary

Jesup - Reverend C. Douglas Jackson, 89, of Jesup died Friday, August 22, 2003 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Born a native of Wayne County, Rev. Jackson began his life of service as a teacher at Gardi School before becoming principal of both the Piney Grove and Odum Schools. During this time he also served as pastor of the Odum and OQuinn Baptist Churches. While serving as pastor he met and fell in love with Ogreta Carter of Jesup. The two were married in 1939 and shared a wonderful lifetime together. Rev. Jackson studied at both Emory and Mercer Universities and graduated from Georgia State Teachers College in 1939. He received a degree in theology and a masters degree in religious education from Southwestern Theological Seminary in R. Worth, Texas in 1947. While in Texas, he served as pastor of the St. Jo Baptist Church in St. Jo, Texas. Throughout his 40 years of ministry, Rev. Jackson touched many lives and served his community in many ways. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church in West Point Georgia, from 1947 to 1952; the pastor of First Baptist Church in Brunswick, Georgia from 1952-1958; and the pastor of First Baptist church in East Point, Georgia form 1958 to 1980. He served as the moderator of the Atlanta Baptist Association. He also was instrumental in the expansion of Georgia Baptist Hospital and the formation of the Mercer University School of Pharmacy. Rev. Jackson served on the Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention and took part in several preaching missions in Alaska, Canada, the Bahamas, and Nigeria. He served three terms on the Board of Trustees at Mercer University and later served as a trustee at Brewton-Parker College. In 1970, Rev. Jackson was recognized with an honorary doctoral degree from Mercer University for his many contributions that included, in part, his successful efforts to integrate the school. During his retirement Rev. Jackson continued his life of service, establishing a chaplaincy program at Wayne Memorial Hospital and serving as interim pastor for numerous churches in the area. He was also an active member of First Baptist Church in Jesup, Georgia. Throughout his life, Rev. Jackson was known for the peace and love that he brought to all of those whose lives he touched. His skill as a carpenter and his beautiful roses were his hallmarks. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Ogreta Carter Jackson of Jesup; a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and John Sharp of Rock Hill, South Carolina; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Mike Brady of Peachtree City, Georgia ; a granddaughter, Ellen Sharp, and her husband, Anthony McCann of Brooklyn, New York; and two grandsons, Sean Brady of Atlanta, Georgia and Erin Brady of Peachtree City, Georgia. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday, August 23, 2003 at the funeral home. Funeral Services: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2003 at the Jesup First Baptist Church, in Jesup, with Dr. Felix Haynes and Dr. James o. Dorriety officiating. Burial: Jesup City Cemetery, Jesup. The family requests donations be sent to he Alzheimers Association, 404-728-1181, 1925 Century Blvd., Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345, or the Carter-Jackson Scholarship Fund, Campus Box 2014, Brewton-Parker College, Mt. Vernon, Georgia 30445. Gordon Harrison Funeral Home Savannah Morning News, August 23, 2003 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com